SBP’s Forex reserves rise by $28.2 million, reaching $14.3 billion
State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks report increase in foreign reserves for the week ending August 29, 2025
Pakistan and China reaffirm commitment to advancing CPEC 2.0, strengthen bilateral ties
PM Shehbaz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agree to enhance cooperation on CPEC 2.0 and explore new avenues for economic collaboration
PSX hits new record high, boosted by strong sectoral performance and economic optimism
The KSE-100 Index closes at 152,665.72, continuing its upward momentum driven by strong sector performance and investor confidence
VEON Group seeks acquisition of TPL Insurance, expanding into Pakistan’s insurance sector
VEON, parent company of Jazz, plans to acquire control in TPL Insurance, pending regulatory approvals
Federal PSDP allocates just Rs16.6bn for new projects in FY26
Most funds prioritized for ongoing projects; new development initiatives receive less than 2% of Rs1 trillion outlay
Pakistani citizens can now buy virtual assets, SBP’s top official tells Senate panel
Central bank agrees in principle to legalise digital currencies, though a formal regulatory framework is still being developed
Govt set to commission independent audit of gas losses at SSGC & SNGPL
Unaccounted-for-gas losses of over 12% by both Sui companies significantly exceed global average of under 2%
EU data contradicts official claims of no interception in mango exports
Despite ministry assertions of zero interceptions, European data shows multiple Pakistani mango shipments were flagged for compliance issues
PSX hits record high as buying rally continues, boosted by strong economic data
Benchmark KSE-100 Index rises by 1,226 points, closing at 152,201.87, driven by robust corporate earnings and investor confidence
AGP raises serious concerns over Neelum-Jhelum Project, calls it a failure in planning, execution, and objectives
Audit finds project, aimed at securing water rights and generating electricity, suffered from faults, including tunnel collapses and delays, raising concerns about construction quality
Prime minister greenlights 5G spectrum auction by December 2025, Senate committee toldÂ
Auction Advisory Committee, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, will convene on Monday to review proposals from an international consultant
IMF approves tax exemptions for TCP on sugar imports, NA panel told
Government waives 47% duties on Trading Corporation of Pakistan sugar imports; private sector remains fully taxable
PSX continues upward momentum with KSE-100 Index gaining 1,004 points
Index closes near 151,000 points, investor optimism fuelled by strong corporate earnings and improving macroeconomic conditions
Pakistan’s trade deficit rises over 30% to $2.87 billion in August 2025
Imports increase, exports decline, widening trade gap compared to last year, according to PBS data
Power restoration efforts continue amid ongoing floods in Pakistan
170 feeders fully restored, 256 partially restored; 455 feeders damaged in multiple cities