HeadlinesSBP holds policy rate at 10.5% amid rising global oil prices, war uncertainty
Central bank warns Middle East conflict could raise fuel, freight and insurance costs while pushing inflation above 7% in coming months.
Mar 9, 2026
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HeadlinesPSDP spending hits 36% at Rs361 billion in eight months as disbursements to MNAs’ schemes rise
Government authorises Rs403 billion against Rs1 trillion development budget; parliamentarians’ schemes use Rs39.5 billion or 56% of allocation
Mar 9, 2026
HeadlinesAuditor General urges KE-style ring-fenced model for DISCOs as circular debt stands at Rs1.614 trillion
Audit says Rs265 billion from T&D losses and Rs132 billion from recovery gaps added to circular debt in FY25; calls for commercial autonomy for power distributors
Mar 9, 2026
HeadlinesThree petrol cargoes are expected to reach Pakistan today, says petroleum minister
Federal and provincial officials review fuel reserves, adopt conservation steps and tighten oversight to prevent hoarding; Finance minister warns that the monthly oil import bill could rise by up to $600 million
Mar 9, 2026
HeadlinesRs13.3 billion solar project for KP merged districts delayed as 130,000 households await systems
Nearly two years after approval, no homes receive solar units; provincial government cites technical issues
Mar 9, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan seeks conversion of $5bn Saudi deposits into 10-year facility, expansion of $1.2bn oil support to $5bn
Other proposals include securitising $10 billion in remittances sent by Pakistani diaspora, a guarantee for future international Sukuk issuances, a concessional credit line for EXIM Bank of Pakistan, waiving bank guarantees for import-related transactions, investment through PIF, and support to achieve primary surplus targets
Mar 9, 2026
HeadlinesFTO orders FBR to provide taxpayers access to assessment records
Ruling says taxpayers have right to obtain sales tax documents and order sheets related to their cases
Mar 9, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan awaits fuel shipments as prices soar amid Middle East tensions
Three petroleum shipments expected by Monday; oil import bill could rise to $600 million as government coordinates conservation measures.
Mar 8, 2026
HeadlinesFBR orders immediate referral of tax fraud cases to intelligence directorate
New SOP mandates field formations to forward suspicious sales tax, audit, and refund cases for review within 30 days under Section 37A.
Mar 8, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s tax revenue hits Rs8.1 trillion as economy recovers
LSM rebounds 4.8%, remittances rise 11.3% to $23.2bn; February inflation climbs to 7% amid global energy and regional risks.
Mar 8, 2026
HeadlinesGovt warns against petrol hoarding, orders nationwide fuel conservation plan
PM gives officials 48 hours to propose austerity steps as Punjab launches crackdown on pumps accused of creating artificial shortages.
Mar 8, 2026
HeadlinesSindh mandates third-party insurance for all vehicles
Amendment ties vehicle registration, transfer and token tax to valid insurance; compensation fixed at Rs700,000 for death and Rs500,000 for permanent disability.
Mar 8, 2026