HeadlinesPunjab backs sharing defence costs as KP, Sindh oppose reducing divisible pool under NFC
NFC formula cannot be altered, federal planning minister tells governance forum; proposes recalibrating the formula to reward improvements in human development, poverty reduction, climate resilience and population control
Feb 27, 2026
HeadlinesIMF delegation meets OICCI, big businesses seek tax relief, long-term policy clarity
Conglomerates urge export incentives and lower energy costs as Fund calls for phased growth
Feb 27, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan sees no immediate export risk from EU–India Free Trade Agreement
Commerce ministry says GSP+ zero-duty access for textiles intact as EU remains 28% of Pakistan’s export market
Feb 27, 2026
HeadlinesSamsung launches Galaxy S26 series with new AI and security features
Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra debut with upgraded processors, cameras, and privacy tools
Feb 26, 2026
HeadlinesIT ministry rejects firewall shutdown claims as NA panel reviews 5G auction plan
PTA confirms March 10 spectrum auction; merger of Ufone and Telenor in final stages ahead of bidding
Feb 26, 2026
HeadlinesSBP reserves edge up to $16.21bn; total liquid holdings cross $21.4bn
Central bank records $16m weekly increase as overall foreign exchange reserves remain above $21bn
Feb 26, 2026
HeadlinesCCP clears Fauji cement–KAPCO acquisition of Attock cement after phase-I review
Regulator finds no dominance risk as buyers move to acquire controlling stake from Lebanon-based Pharaon Investment Group
Feb 26, 2026
HeadlinesHUBCO to launch $150m auto assembly plant in 2026 as diversification drive accelerates
IPP secures January 2026 financial close for 25,000-unit CKD facility in Gharo; expands EV charging footprint and advances coal, oil and metals ventures
Feb 26, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan to get first large-scale NEV plant as Mega Motor secures BII funding
British International Investment to fund 25% of project cost through long-term foreign currency financing, plant to create over 1,100 jobs
Feb 26, 2026
HeadlinesGovt sets $2.5 billion mobile, IT equipment export target by 2033 under manufacturing shift
Policy aims to export 5.25 million units by 2033, build 75,000 skilled workforce and achieve 50% local value addition
Feb 26, 2026
HeadlinesPAC orders NBP to file recovery suit over Rs27.85 million pending for four years
Committee directs action against executive vice president, seeks compliance report in 15 days
Feb 26, 2026
HeadlinesPAC flags Rs 9.179 billion recovery shortfall at ZTBL as defaults surge
Defaulters increase to 221,736 in 2022; Rs1.25 billion fraud and forgery cases reported to SBP
Feb 26, 2026