HeadlinesPakistan loses $600 million to illegal crypto transactions as dollar sales to banks fall 23%
ECAP chairman says customers buy dollars from exchange firms, deposit them into foreign currency accounts, withdraw cash and then purchase cryptocurrencies through unregulated platforms
Nov 22, 2025
HeadlinesIMF warns of corruption risks in Pakistan’s sovereign wealth funds
Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment report cites weak governance, opacity and political influence; calls for reforms aligned with global standards
Nov 22, 2025
HeadlinesECC turns down proposal seeking Passco’s wind-up, asks govt to revise Special Purpose Vehicle plan
SECP flags legal, procedural gaps; committee directs review of incorporation documents and cuts proposed capital to Rs5 billion
Nov 22, 2025
HeadlinesStandard Chartered Pakistan awarded $72 million working capital and payments mandate by Dawlance
Bank to provide end-to-end solutions for working capital, collections and cross-border transactions
Nov 22, 2025
HeadlinesCentre calls first NFC meeting on Dec 4 as provinces prepare to contest revenue share
Federal govt seeks changes to 7th NFC formula; provinces flag arrears, fiscal gaps and demand revisions in next award
Nov 22, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan Petroleum Limited to drill first offshore oil well in March 2026
PPL preparing Sirani Block site near Sujawal; discovery expected three months after drilling begins
Nov 22, 2025
HeadlinesSECP approves PMEX acquisition of Naymat Collateral Management
Deal to strengthen digital warehouse receipt system, boost farmer financing and commodity trade transparency
Nov 21, 2025
HeadlinesKP traders call on FBR to simplify tax procedures, expand coverage
SCCI highlights digital filing hurdles, high costs and regulatory challenges at Peshawar session
Nov 21, 2025
HeadlinesGilani calls for improved cotton output, research to support textile sector
Acting President visits Mahmood Group; assures industry of government cooperation
Nov 21, 2025
World Business NewsIndia and Afghanistan to launch air cargo services to boost trade
Kabul-Delhi and Kabul-Amritsar air freight corridors activated as both countries seek to recalibrate ties amid border tensions with Pakistan
Nov 21, 2025
HeadlinesGovt moves toward new industrial policy after private sector proposals
Nov 21, 2025
World Business NewsUS clears $1 billion Nvidia chip sales to Gulf state–backed AI firms
Washington reverses earlier restrictions, approves up to 35,000 advanced chips sale to Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN and UAE’ s G42 under strict security conditions
Nov 21, 2025