HeadlinesPM puts privatisation drive on fast track after PIA sale
Shehbaz orders overhaul of Privatisation Commission, sets phased plan for DISCOs sell off
Jan 6, 2026
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HeadlinesPakistan turns to Saudi Arabia for joint vaccine production after Indian supply disruption
Move targets Expanded Programme on Immunisation self-reliance as foreign funding ends by 2030 and annual vaccine needs rise; a high-level Saudi delegation is expected to visit Pakistan on January 28
Jan 6, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s total contingent liabilities from public-private partnership projects exceed Rs472 billion, Sindh accounts for over 70%
Finance Ministry flags rising fiscal risks from PPP projects under IMF-linked monitoring framework
Jan 6, 2026
HeadlinesPrivatisation drive advances as sell-side due diligence begins for Pakistan’s five power distributors
Sell-side due diligence kicks off for Iesco, Fesco, Gepco, Hesco and Sepco as financial advisers start transaction work
Jan 6, 2026
HeadlinesGovt to impose penalties, suspend import licences over non-compliance with localisation targets under new mobile policy
Mobile and Electronic Device Manufacturing Policy aims to shift Pakistan’s electronics sector from assembly-based operations toward deeper localisation and export-oriented manufacturing
Jan 6, 2026
HeadlinesForeign investors pull $393 million from PSX despite strong 2025 market returns
SBP data show equity outflows exceed inflows in July–December FY26 as KSE-100 rises nearly 39% amid weak external indicators
Jan 6, 2026
HeadlinesUS-based Nova Minerals confirms exploratory talks with Pakistan on antimony sourcing
Company says preliminary discussions have been held in relation to sourcing antimony concentrate for testing purposes, principally to assess plant capability and all discussions remain exploratory in nature
Jan 6, 2026
HeadlinesGovt housing finance scheme sees muted uptake as Rs3.5 million loan cap falls short of market prices
Banks report limited demand as urban property costs outpace subsidised financing limit
Jan 6, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s National CERT, Kaspersky sign MoU to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation
Agreement focuses on threat intelligence sharing, training and improved incident response
Jan 6, 2026
HeadlinesSalaried individuals contribute Rs266 billion in first half FY2025–26, nearly 10% of income tax collected
Non-corporate employees pay Rs117bn, corporate staff Rs82bn; provincial employees contribute Rs39bn, federal Rs27bn
Jan 6, 2026
HeadlinesSECP revises REIT regulations to fast-track listings, enhance transparency
Amendments clarify asset rules, tighten oversight of managers and trustees, and streamline registration processes
Jan 5, 2026
HeadlinesPIA to seek airline-level technical partner after Rs135bn privatisation deal
AHCL chief says fleet to expand to 38 aircraft in three years; flags power tariffs, taxes as key economic risks
Jan 5, 2026