HeadlinesFIA records Rs18 billion in recoveries, secures over 4,200 convictions in 2025
Agency finalizes 17,339 cases, arrests 2,333 accused while continuing investigations in 18,926 pending cases.
Feb 8, 2026
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HeadlinesPakistan shortlists two astronaut candidates for training, eyeing Chinese space station mission
Human Spaceflight Programme advances as candidates prepare for six-month advanced training in China under bilateral cooperation agreement.
Feb 8, 2026
HeadlinesSBP plans new banknote designs, weighs polymer currency as security upgrade
Rs5,000 note to stay, SMS fee structure clarified as telecom charges surge over two years.
Feb 8, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan, Canada agree to expand trade ties, diversify cooperation beyond traditional sectors
Jam Kamal Khan, Maninder Sidhu review canola shipments, minerals, investment links
Feb 8, 2026
HeadlinesIT-led services exports lift Pakistan’s H1 FY26 receipts by 16.5pc
Telecom and computer services drive gains as services imports widen deficit in July–December period.
Feb 8, 2026
HeadlinesBangladesh eyes Pakistan railways for wagons and coaches as cost advantage draws Dhaka’s interest
Bangladeshi officials tour Mughalpura and Islamabad carriage facilities as Islamabad positions itself as a competitive rolling stock supplier amid shifting regional procurement plans.
Feb 8, 2026
HeadlinesHeavy government bank borrowing crowds out private credit despite Rs24 trillion liquidity
Government borrowed Rs8.52 trillion from banks in FY24, followed by Rs5.43 trillion in FY25 and Rs2.1 trillion in first seven months of FY26
Feb 7, 2026
HeadlinesExporters, industry flag concerns over govt move to recover Rs217 billion super tax
Industry body urges instalment-based recovery, relief measures to avoid closures
Feb 7, 2026
HeadlinesChinese firms, Pakistani groups secure mining leases as Reko Diq exports set to begin
PIBT plans to handle up to $5 billion annual mineral exports from Balochistan projects
Feb 7, 2026
HeadlinesGovernment plans inclusion of international experts in National AI Council
Delay in AI policy rollout linked to restructuring of council and expert participation
Feb 7, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan meets three out of five IMF fiscal targets, misses tax base expansion goal
Govt achieves targets related to primary budget, provincial cash surplus, and provincial tax revenue; fails to meet tax collection target and income tax receipts from the retail sector
Feb 7, 2026
HeadlinesSBP governor sees macroeconomic stability lasting two years, rules out aggressive rate cuts
Jameel Ahmad says cautious monetary policy to continue despite political calls for bold easing
Feb 7, 2026