HeadlinesIMF warns Zarai Taraqiati Bank privatisation may affect credit access for small farmers
Lender’s report raises concerns over financing for farmers owning less than 12.5 acres as bank cuts bad loans to ₨50 billion before planned privatisation
May 9, 2026
HeadlinesGovt moves P3A under privatisation division in major PPP framework overhaul
Reforms aim to improve execution, investor confidence and transparency as projects worth over Rs600bn remain under implementation
May 8, 2026
HeadlinesIMF board clears $1.2bn for Pakistan after fresh reform assurances
Government agrees to new fiscal, energy and tax conditions while reaffirming commitment to tight economic targets under bailout programme
May 8, 2026
HeadlinesGovt denies reports of targeted deportation of Pakistanis from UAE
Interior Ministry says claims of nationality- or sect-based expulsions are unfounded and linked to “malafide” propaganda
May 8, 2026
HeadlinesECC approves used vehicle re-export scheme with potential $300mn investment
New framework allows regulated import and refurbishment of used vehicles for export markets under EDB oversight
May 8, 2026
HeadlinesFIA flags oil price compensation mechanism, alleges irregular claims by OMCs on old stocks
Interim inquiry says OMCs received price differential compensation on sales volumes without adjustment for cheaper old inventories or fuel imported before price hikes
May 8, 2026
HeadlinesNepra questions plan to expand Pakistan’s power generation capacity to 64,000 megawatts by 2035
Regulator raises concerns over surplus electricity, weak demand projections, delayed hydropower projects and impact of rooftop solar in Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan 2025-35
May 8, 2026
HeadlinesExporters, telecom, dairy industries seek tax cuts, super tax abolition in budget proposals
May 8, 2026
HeadlinesSBP bought $27 billion from market since 2023 to build reserves, NA panel told
SBP governor says around $4.5 billion bought from the market during the current fiscal year alone; reserves nearing $17 billion as the government prepares to launch $250 million Panda bonds within 10 days
May 8, 2026
World Business NewsIMF warns AI-powered cyberattacks could threaten global financial stability
Lender says advanced artificial intelligence tools may increase risks of funding strains, solvency concerns and market disruptions across global financial system
May 8, 2026
HeadlinesFCC declares section 7E deemed income tax unconstitutional, strikes down FBR levy framework
Court voids property-based taxation on assets over Rs25 million, nullifies all actions and settles conflicting rulings across high courts
May 7, 2026
HeadlinesGovt pushes bank foreclosure powers in housing loan defaults under draft law
Proposed 90-day notice system and recovery rights for banks trigger scrutiny in parliamentary panel amid concerns over borrower protections
May 7, 2026