HeadlinesGovt targets 4.1% growth, plans over ₨3.5 trillion development programme for FY27
APCC, NEC meetings scheduled for June 1 and 3 as federal PSDP ceiling proposed at ₨1.126 trillion against IMF target of ₨986 billion
May 20, 2026
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HeadlinesSenate panel raises concerns over rising debt burden, backs Debt Office reforms
Finance committee says Pakistan’s debt has surged sharply as government projects lower debt servicing costs and prepares FY27 budget for early June
May 20, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan proposes 1% GST on electric vehicles, opposes IMF plan for 18% tax
Industries Ministry commits to reducing auto sector tariffs below 6% by 2030 but seeks lower taxes and higher import duties to support local industry
May 20, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan allocates 35% of first domestic Green Sukuk proceeds to dams, hydropower projects
Government utilises Rs11.26 billion out of Rs32 billion raised through inaugural Green Sukuk for projects in Balochistan, Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan
May 20, 2026
HeadlinesNational Tariff Commission extends anti-dumping duties on hydrogen peroxide imports for five more years
NTC keeps duties on imports from China, Belgium, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Indonesia effective from September 2025
May 20, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s Islamic banking assets may reach Rs19 trillion by end-2026
Industry deposits projected to rise to Rs14.5 trillion, while Islamic banking share in total deposits may increase to 32% by December 2026
May 20, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan may benefit from new US licence allowing access to Russian oil: report
United States issues 30-day temporary licence for energy-vulnerable countries to access stranded Russian crude amid global supply concerns
May 20, 2026
HeadlinesSIFC moves to revive long-stalled Saudi-backed steel project with gas supply approval
ECC clears allocation of up to 45 mmcfd gas for National Steel Complex as government moves to restart nearly two-decade-old Tuwairqi Steel Mills project
May 20, 2026
HeadlinesSindh moves to add 500 EV buses as transport network expansion accelerates
New electric bus rollout planned across Karachi routes as government outlines existing services, women-focused mobility schemes and import taxation challenges.
May 19, 2026
HeadlinesAIIB plans deeper private-sector push in Pakistan, eyes non-sovereign financing expansion
Engagement could broaden beyond sovereign lending as Pakistan highlights ML-1, N-5 Phase-II and energy upgrades in $3.5bn partnership portfolio.
May 19, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan secures $320m AIIB financing for N-5 highway reconstruction
Loan agreement signed for climate-resilient rebuilding of key National Highway sections across Sindh, Punjab and KP.
May 19, 2026
HeadlinesSLM tyres IPO draws Rs69.4bn bids as book building closes 16.7 times oversubscribed
Pakistan Stock Exchange witnesses record investor participation as Service Long March Tyres raises maximum Rs7.77 billion at 40pc premium over floor price.
May 19, 2026