HeadlinesDr Sidhu brings over 20 years of experience in market regulation and policy, with a focus on combating market abuse; new appointment has been made with immediate effect
HeadlinesWhile private sector borrowing declines, government loans remain high, with Rs 1.512 trillion borrowed in FY26’s first half, up from Rs 1.09 trillion retired last year
HeadlinesGovt will no longer be involved in stockholding or wheat procurement except regulatory role; Private sector will be responsible for purchasing, financing, storing, maintaining, and supplying strategic wheat reserves
HeadlinesAKD Research forecasts that investor sentiment is expected to rise with anticipated foreign investment flows, supported by improved US and Saudi relations
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HeadlinesPSMA calls for reduction in sugarcane cess to alleviate financial strain on mills
HeadlinesSBP injects Rs 1.29 trillion through Reverse Repo Purchase, and Rs 294 billion via Shariah-compliant Mudarabah OMO
HeadlinesWheat flour, chicken, and LPG lead weekly price increases, with some relief in perishables
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HeadlinesPM directs pilot solarisation projects to start in KP and Balochistan to cut distribution losses and create micro‑grids
HeadlinesState Bank reports $141 million rise in reserves; liquidity and commercial bank holdings also grow
HeadlinesPolicy aims to raise gemstone exports to $1 billion in five years and establish testing, certification and Centres of Excellence