HeadlinesSBP begins implementation of WE-Finance Code to widen access to credit for women-led businesses
23 banks join central bank, ADB in Islamabad workshop to develop national action plan
Jan 16, 2026
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HeadlinesSeafood exports bring in $253 million during first half of FY26, official data shows
Fishing sector posts double-digit growth in volume and value as China remains top market
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesECP orders suspension of 159 lawmakers over failure to file asset statements
Members of National Assembly, Senate and provincial legislatures membership suspended after failing to submit annual financial statements
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesMari Energies subsidiary launches cloud and AI infrastructure platform near Islamabad
Sky47 debuts sovereign digital infrastructure facility at Capital Smart City, PSX filing shows
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesFederal data disputes narrative of stronger provincial tax collection, adviser says
Khurram Schehzad says federal tax yield far outpaces provincial collections as debate over fiscal federalism continues
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesSurvey shows 80% expect SBP rate cut in first MPC meeting of 2026
56.4% foresee 50bps cut, 15.4% expect 100bps, 5% see 25bps, and 3% anticipate 75bps cut; 20% expect no change in the policy rate; 77% of participants expect average inflation to remain in 5–7% range in FY26
Jan 16, 2026
World Business NewsGlobal debt edges up to $251 trillion, nears 235% of GDP as private borrowing falls, public loans rise
US debt rises to 121% of GDP, China’s to 88%, while public debt in advanced economies excluding US fell to about 110% and emerging markets excluding China to under 56%, IMF data shows
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesPSX rebounds strongly as rate cut hopes, easing regional tensions drive KSE-100 above 185,000 mark
Benchmark index rises 1.7% in early trade amid institutional inflows and easing selling pressure ahead of MPC meeting
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesCDWP clears five health projects under Uraan Pakistan, recommends Rs56.8 billion schemes for ECNEC
Sehat Sahulat overhaul and Jinnah Hospital expansion among major initiatives as planning body approves Rs12.5 billion projects and flags cost escalations
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesShipping lines to apply official bank exchange rates on freight charges after Customs push
Major shipping lines including Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, OOCL and United Marine Agencies submit written compliance confirmations to Pakistan Customs
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesForeign exchange rates in Pakistan for today, January 17, 2026
Jan 16, 2026
HeadlinesSBP injects Rs358.5 billion through 8-day open market operations
Liquidity added via reverse repo and Shariah-compliant Mudarabah-based OMOs
Jan 16, 2026