Monetary Policy Comittee holds interest rate steady at 11%
MPC maintains stance despite inflation spike, citing positive growth momentum, contained flood impact, and a resilient external sector; forecasts inflation to temporarily exceed target before easing
Pakistan may delay gas imports as demand declines, LNG surplus expected beyond 2031: report
Wood Mackenzie study projects 3% drop in gas demand by 2040 despite population reaching 325 million; government reconsiders pipeline imports and LNG contracts
PM inaugurates RLNG supply to households, ending four-year gas connection ban
Pending domestic gas applicants to get RLNG-based connections; OGRA to regulate new security fee structure
PM Shehbaz to attend future investment initiative in Riyadh from Oct 27–29
Premier to lead high-level delegation including Ishaq Dar to strengthen economic, trade, and investment ties with Saudi Arabia
PIA’s first direct flight to Manchester departs after five-year hiatus
Minister Khawaja Asif announces overhaul of aviation standards as inaugural flight, carrying 284 passengers, marks a milestone in the airline's efforts to restore its international connectivity
PSX’s momentum to continue amid positive IMF review, improved investor sentiment: report
AKD Securities forecasts sustained market growth with expected foreign investment and improved credit ratings
SBP expected to maintain status quo on policy rate due to concerns over spiraling inflation: report
AKD Research highlights cautious approach due to inflation, trade concerns, and strong economic indicators
FBR considers video analytics system as supplementary tool to track and trace: report
Officials say video analytics may complement existing Track and Trace System but lacks product authentication and anti-counterfeit features
FTO reveals FBR’s IT system compromised, exposes major security flaws
Ombudsman claims that the entire system is under the control of cybercriminals; identifies repeated hacking, data manipulation, and potential insider involvement at FBR
Govt defers decision on tighter vehicle import rules under personal baggage amid stakeholders’ concernsÂ
Due to differing opinions among stakeholders, ECC calls for further consultations on proposed amendments to prevent misuse of vehicle import schemes
Saudi, Kuwaiti investors in K-Electric serve $2bn dispute notice to Pakistan government: report
Saudi Arabia’s Al Jomaih Group and Kuwait’s Denham Investments Limited allege investment rights violations, warn of possible arbitration under OIC Investment Agreement
Unverified digital bank accounts face service suspension from October 25
State Bank’s new biometric verification rules take effect, potentially affecting millions of account and wallet holders
Dasu hydropower project audit reveals 11bn rupees corruption
Report reveals irregular payments, fake land classifications, and missing project funds
SBP likely to hold rate at 11% on cautious inflation outlook: Reuters poll
All 10 analysts expect SBP to stand pat on rate on Monday; Flood, border disruptions likely to fuel food inflation; Base-effect pressures offset easing flood risks, low oil prices
Pakistan, Qatar agree on $3bn investment plan, expand cooperation in trade, transport and health
Protocol signed to boost collaboration in economy, labour and digital sectors