HeadlinesKP warns of fiscal stress as federal transfers fall short by Rs54bn
Chief Minister Afridi urges release of NFC dues, hydel profit and funds for merged districts
Jan 27, 2026
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HeadlinesParliamentary panel backs ban on dual citizenship for bureaucrats
Standing committee asks government to prepare legislation; final decision expected February 16
Jan 27, 2026
HeadlinesSBP cuts banks’ cash reserve requirement to 5% from 6% boost private sector lending
Average cash reserve requirement reduced by 100bps; daily minimum requirement cut to 3% from 4%, effective from January 30, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan railways moves 8.2m tonnes of freight in FY25, eyes capacity expansion
New rail links, ML-1 and ML-3 upgrades and additional wagons planned to boost long-haul freight operations
Jan 26, 2026
HeadlinesQuaid-e-Azam business park becomes operational as 11 units begin production
Rs174bn investment commitments secured; SEZ status and infrastructure draw local and foreign investors
Jan 26, 2026
HeadlinesPower division dismisses Rs224bn circular debt claims, says net flow under Rs80bn
Ministry cites seasonal trends, DISCO efficiency gains and refinancing plan to counter media report
Jan 26, 2026
HeadlinesSECP registers three new REIT schemes in January 2026, sector count rises to 28
Two rental REITs and one investment based scheme approved under 2022 regulations, reflecting sustained investor interest
Jan 26, 2026
HeadlinesFederal govt rules out funding provincial health cover, asks provinces to adopt contributory insurance
Sehat Sahulat Programme, with a revised cost of Rs40 billion, extended till June 2027 only for the Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan
Jan 26, 2026
HeadlinesLesco plans 300% jump in authorised capital to Rs200 billion
AGM on February 6 to consider capital expansion to reflect Rs149.51 billion government equity adjustments
Jan 26, 2026
HeadlinesEconomists doubt Pakistan will meet IMF’s 3.2% growth target this year
Dr Hafeez Pasha says GDP growth near 3% more realistic; weak exports, falling investment seen keeping growth around 2.5–3%
Jan 26, 2026
HeadlinesGas price hike, off-grid levy cut nearly Rs100bn from state gas utilities’ revenue
Industry representatives say gas costs jump to $15.36 per MMBtu, forcing closure of around 150 textile units
Jan 26, 2026
HeadlinesProvinces must step up tax collection, federation to cut spending: FBR chairman
Rashid Langrial says property, services taxes key as revenue gap widens under NFC framework
Jan 26, 2026