HeadlinesDigital channels dominate as 92% of Pakistan’s retail payments go cashless
SBP reports 3.4 billion transactions in Q2 FY26, with mobile apps and Raast driving surge in digital adoption
Mar 19, 2026
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HeadlinesRise of AI ‘vibe coding’ raises cyber risk for Pakistan’s freelance, IT sector
Zero-click exploits, prompt injection and weak safeguards expose $500 million freelance ecosystem to data and system breaches
Mar 19, 2026
World Business NewsSaudi oil exports shift to Red Sea as Yanbu loadings hit 3.8 million bpd
Exports rerouted after Hormuz disruption; Asia takes bulk with China at 2.2 million bpd
Mar 19, 2026
HeadlinesGovt moves to revise gold jewellery export valuation norms after industry concerns
Proposal shifts value addition to $2–$5 per gram from percentage-based system as exporters flag competitiveness issues
Mar 19, 2026
HeadlinesNTC extends up to 19.04% anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel, covers modified products
Duty expanded to CR coils above 1,250mm width after probe finds circumvention during 2021–2024
Mar 19, 2026
HeadlinesiPhone users at risk as new exploit steals data via web links
‘DarkSword’ targets iOS 18.4–18.7 devices, extracts data within minutes without installation
Mar 19, 2026
HeadlinesKPT begins channel dredging to handle larger vessels, expand capacity
Project to deepen channel to 14 metres, enable 100,000-ton ships and extend 14 berths to 15.5 metres
Mar 19, 2026
HeadlinesFBR tightens export facilitation scheme with new compliance rules
Duty-free imports linked to export utilisation, reconciliation filings and approvals made mandatory
Mar 19, 2026
HeadlinesInternational flights from Pakistan drop nearly 50% in early March amid Iran conflict disruptions
Departures fall from 1,127 to 572 in first 10 days; airspace open but Gulf restrictions hit routes
Mar 19, 2026
HeadlinesCommerce Ministry seeks probe into Rs50/kg cargo charge on meat exports
Exporters flag $180 per ton cost impact as govt asks PCAA to examine charges by cargo handler
Mar 19, 2026
HeadlinesGlobal oil rally inflates Pakistan’s landed fuel import costs, complicates bank financing
Finance minister directs authorities to engage with SBP to explore facilitation measures, including temporary enhancements in LCs and consortium-based financing
Mar 19, 2026
HeadlinesGovt considers keeping petrol, diesel prices unchanged till March 31 despite global surge
Rs29 per litre HSD, Rs19 petrol increase estimated; authorities may consider measures to limit fuel consumption during Eid holidays, including discouraging travel to northern areas
Mar 19, 2026