HeadlinesPakistan opens door to tokenised sovereign debt, NPCs
Government explores blockchain-based issuance model to modernise capital markets and expand investor access
May 18, 2026
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HeadlinesBusiness hours restrictions suspended nationwide till May 31
Government allows round-the-clock commercial activity ahead of Eidul Adha rush
May 18, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan current account swings to $324 million deficit in April
Imports jump 11% from a year earlier, wiping out March surplus despite strong remittance inflows
May 18, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan Oxygen CEO Matin Amjad steps down
Resignation takes effect June 25; company says successor will be appointed in accordance with regulatory requirements
May 18, 2026
HeadlinesJazzWorld revenue crosses Rs130 billion in Q1 2026
Digital services and data growth drive strong earnings as telecom giant accelerates 5G and AI investments
May 18, 2026
HeadlinesAuto parts makers welcome sharp decline in used car imports
Used vehicle imports fall to 148 units in April from 3,500-4,000 monthly last year, as Paapam says policy measures are supporting local manufacturing and LSM growth
May 18, 2026
HeadlinesRising energy, raw material costs squeeze Pakistan’s packaging and paper industry
Industry warns fuel price hikes, paper volatility and supply chain disruptions linked to regional tensions are increasing production costs and pressuring margins
May 18, 2026
HeadlinesGovt seeks Chinese IPPs’ approval for revised settlement to unlock ₨1.225 trillion bank facility
CPPA-G dues to CPEC power projects exceed ₨560 billion as govt pushes Chinese producers to accept discounted settlements linked to circular debt reduction plan
May 18, 2026
HeadlinesAnimal-loaded vehicles banned from entering motorways ahead of Eidul Azha
Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police directed to establish check posts as authorities intensify action against overloaded vehicles and illegal parking near cattle markets
May 18, 2026
HeadlinesGovt authorises ₨833 billion under PSDP as spending reaches ₨469.8 billion in 10 months
Planning Ministry released 15% of PSDP funds in first quarter, 20% in second, 25% in third and 40% in fourth quarter under FY26 development programme allocation
May 18, 2026
HeadlinesIMF asks Pakistan to strengthen NAB autonomy, publish anti-corruption data
Govt required to amend NAB law by January 2027, publish enforcement statistics and complete corruption risk assessments of top 10 departments under IMF reforms
May 18, 2026
HeadlinesGovt issues blue passports to 42 top taxpayers on PM’s directives
Another proposal under consideration for special-coloured passports for businessmen paying taxes above a certain threshold, says DG Immigration and Passports
May 18, 2026