Wednesday, December 24, 2025

ADB and Sindh govt discuss $2 billion project pipeline for sustainable development

ADB Country Director Emma Fan and Sindh Minister Jam Khan Shoro discuss $2 billion project covering education, health, transport, housing, skills development, and coastal resilience

OGDCL receives sixth installment of Rs7.725 billion as part of circular debt settlement plan

Power Holding Limited continues to make monthly interest payments under GoP’s approved settlement plan

IPPs’ payables swell to Rs1.2 trillion, including Rs500 billion owed to Chinese producers

NEPRA hearing reviews CPPA-G’s requests for Rs4.664 billion market operator fee for FY2025-26

Pakistan on path to export-led growth supported by structural reforms, says finance minister 

Country is moving away from a consumption- and debt-driven growth model towards an export-led strategy, says Muhammad Aurangzeb in an interview with USA Today; highlights reforms and strategic shifts to position Pakistan for long-term economic success

Sindh Bank to convert 60 branches to Islamic banking in 2025, with full transition by 2027

SBP Deputy Governor urges Islamic banking to be more than just a name

KP PDWP approves Rs. 38 billion for 60 development projects

Provincial Development Working Party meeting endorses key initiatives in sectors like roads, health, agriculture, and social welfare

Pakistan’s trade gap with neighboring countries widens by 39% to $6.22 billion in 5MFY26 as exports nosedive

Pakistan’s exports to China fall 6.84% to $982.98 million, Afghanistan drop 94.72% to $210.56 million; exports to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka also decline; imports from neighboring countries surge by 22% to $7.856 billion 

Centre finalises strategy to address Rs527 billion liabilities owed by provinces to Passco

Federal government plans to deduct provincial liabilities to Passco at source if payments are not cleared by the end of December 2025, and set up Wheat Stock Management Company

Customs seizes Rs470 million worth of smuggled goods, including 19 NDP vehicles, 109 kg of hashish

Operations in Peshawar and Khurkhera bust smuggling networks, with Rs 197 million in vehicles and Rs 273 million in narcotics seized

Arif Habib-led consortium awaits federal cabinet approval after winning PIACL bid

Consortium buys 75% equity stake in Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited for Rs 135 billion 

NAB disburses Rs186 million to victims of Suzuki Sialkot Motors case 

A total of Rs. 186.188 million was distributed among 136 claimants; National Accountability Bureau chairman assures continued recovery efforts in financial crime cases

Foreign exchange rates in Pakistan for today, December 24, 2025

The Treasury & Capital Markets Group of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) issued the following Exchange Rates Bulletin on Wednesday.

Punjab Revenue Authority to launch investigation and intelligence wing to tackle tax evasion

PRA sets January 2026 deadline for operationalising large taxpayer unit, aims for higher compliance across key sectors

Silver price in Pakistan for today, December 24, 2025

Silver rates in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. The rates listed are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets in...

KP calls for revised NFC award to address fiscal issues from former FATA merger

Sub-group formed to finalize recommendations for next NFC award by January 2026.