HeadlinesPakistan’s liquid forex reserves reach $21.60bn
SBP-held reserves rise by $41 million to $16.34 billion during week ended March 6.
Mar 12, 2026
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HeadlinesAmin A. Feerasta re-elected chairman of Soneri Bank for three-year term
Board decision taken at 215th meeting; new term to begin March 28, 2026 in line with Companies Act requirements.
Mar 12, 2026
HeadlinesPAC told Rs1.27 billion embezzlement detected in CDA land compensation payments
43 plot allotments cause Rs1 billion loss; FIRs registered against 57 officials and private individuals
Mar 12, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan commits to tax simplification strategy with IMF by May 2026
Plan to reduce tax rates, special regimes and exemptions while limiting advance and withholding taxes; Finance ministry to establish criteria to review structural rules; Tax Policy Office to give final approval
Mar 12, 2026
HeadlinesCCoP approves Fauji Fertilizer’s entry into consortium acquiring PIA stake
Fauji Fertilizer to acquire 33.99% stake in PIA Equity Limited, special-purpose vehicle created for airline privatisation
Mar 12, 2026
HeadlinesGovt shifts to weekly oil price review amid Gulf supply tensions: report
New mechanism links domestic prices to five-day Platts average to manage import costs and market volatility
Mar 12, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan Railways raises fares, ride-hailing services hike rates after fuel price surge
Economy class tickets up 5%, AC fares up 10%, cargo charges increase 20%
Mar 12, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan-IMF talks end without staff-level deal as differences emerge over budget targets: report
Fund questions tax collection outlook and primary surplus target; mission returns to Washington without staff-level deal as talks expected to continue before next mission in May
Mar 12, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan moves bills to place major SOEs under stricter governance to meet IMF benchmark
Legislation to cover firms including OGDCL, PPL and National Bank as review talks near conclusion
Mar 11, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan plans global e-commerce platform to help SMEs reach international buyers
Government developing Amazon-style marketplace to boost exports and expand digital trade
Mar 11, 2026
HeadlinesPunjab government signs €15 million solar energy grant with Germany
KfW funding to solarise 24 hospitals and six Danish Schools in Punjab
Mar 11, 2026
HeadlinesProvincial tax authorities oppose FBR’s move to link service providers to federal POS, e-invoicing system
PRAs ask delay in SRO 288(I)/2026, warn of regulatory overlap with provincial service tax systems
Mar 11, 2026