Pakistan targets 2 million digital merchants, 120 million online banking users, 15 billion digital transactions by FY26
Under Prime Minister's Cashless Economy Initiative, a major goal is to route 100% of overseas remittances through bank accounts or mobile wallets
IMF recommends improving NAB’s operational effectiveness, strengthening anti-money laundering measures
Government to challenge IMF’s draft report on corruption, money laundering, and counter-terror financing
Govt to send top officials to US to find consultants for Roosevelt Hotel privatisation deal
Privatisation Commission seeks consultants for joint venture, with Rs3 million allocated for trip
Pakistan to use hedging instruments, expand domestic markets in debt management strategy
Government plans to mitigate exchange rate volatility, develop futures and interest rate swap markets
High-speed diesel price slashed by Rs12.84 to Rs272.99, petrol rate unchanged at Rs264.61
Kerosene and LDO prices also reduced; new rates effective from August 16, 2025
Leghari directs DISCOs to finalize single-point power supply agreements with SEZs, industrial estates
Move aims to boost industrial output, ensure transparent power supply to SEZs and estates
PSX closes lower despite early gains on positive market sentiment
KSE-100 Index ends at 146,491.63, down 37.67 points as investors book profits after midweek rally
Govt to start real-time petroleum tracking within a month to curb Rs300bn annual smuggling losses
Petroleum (Amendment) Act 2025 empowers authorities to monitor import, storage, transport, and sale; imposes strict fines and penalties for smuggling and illegal operations
Pakistan issues international tender for additional 200,000 tonnes of white sugar
Tender seeks fine, small, and medium grade sugar for arrival by October 31 amid government plan to import 500,000 tonnes
Pakistan finalising power sector debt re-profiling with Chinese IPPs: report
Government seeks Late Payment Surcharge waiver and refinancing to cut circular debt from Rs1.614 trillion to around Rs330 billion
Fauji Foundation tops EPBD Wealth Index 2025 with $5.9 billion valuation
Index lists 20 public-listed and 20 private sector groups, including Bestway/UBL ($4.51bn), Lucky/Yunus Brothers ($2.59bn), Nishat/MCB ($2.39bn), Engro ($2.39bn), Meezan Bank ($2.38bn) and other leading conglomerates
Pakistan proposes global plastic fund for trading plastic credits to tackle pollution
Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik criticises global financing inequality for plastic waste management, highlighting that countries with higher plastic consumption receive more green funding
UK’s governance programme helps Punjab and KP save billions through public finance reforms: report
Programme aids Punjab in pension reform plan to save Rs2.7 trillion, supports social initiatives like Himmat Card and Ba-Himmat Buzurg, and helps KP introduce sustainable waste collection system
IMF delegation to visit Pakistan in September, $1 billion tranche expected
Finance minister outlines policy rate, debt, and investment updates ahead of next IMF review
Rs98.56 billion in financial irregularities identified in Economic Affairs Division due to unpaid foreign loans
Auditor General calls for recovery of foreign loans, including €67.6 million cement plant debt; highlights issues with record-keeping, unauthorised expenditures, and weak oversight of foreign-assisted projects