Pakistan to finalise sale of majority stake in First Women Bank to UAE next month
Majority stake held by Ministry of Finance; Habib Bank and MCB each hold 5.78%, others hold smaller shares
Trump says Pakistani representatives coming to US next week for trade talks
We're also very close to making a deal with India, Trump tells reportersÂ
Govt finalises key CPEC 2.0 deliverables as strategic acceleration kicks off ahead of 14th JCC session
Ahsan Iqbal reviews progress on key CPEC sectors and urges ministries to align projects with long-term priorities for effective implementation
Around 55 million women unbanked, 47 million out of Pakistan’s workforce: World BankÂ
Group highlights major gender disparities in wage employment, entrepreneurship, and access to productive assets for women in Pakistan, urges inclusive policies
Pakistan begins talks with US on new reciprocal tariffs amid trade concerns
Finance minister and US trade representative discuss impact of sweeping US tariff policy affecting Pakistan and other nations
July-May FY2024-25: Tax shortfall hits Rs1.03 trillion despite aggressive revenue measures
FBR collects Rs10.21 trillion against Rs11.24 trillion target; May shortfall alone Rs205 billion amid rising income tax but lagging sales and customs duties
SBP scrambles to clarify crypto is not illegal as government sends mixed signals
State Bank issues public clarification after top officials promote Bitcoin reserve and lawmakers raise alarm over regulatory confusion.
Food ministry directed to step up rice consignment inspections
NA committee calls for tighter rice export inspections, reviews trade bills, and stresses targeted tax relief to support food sector and industrial growth
Govt considers formal digital asset rules as crypto remains banned
Pakistan Crypto Council to discuss creation of new authority, regulatory framework on June 2
PSX extends rally as KSE-100 closes near 120,000 with broad-based gains
KSE-100 gains over 1,500 points in two sessions amid strong sectoral support
Fitch upgrades Pakistan to ‘B-’ as fiscal discipline, external surpluses and inflation relief fuel optimism
Macroeconomic stability, climate finance, and record-low inflation reshape Pakistan’s outlook
Review petition to be filed with NEPRA to reassess K-Electric’s tariff structure, says power ministerÂ
Leghari outlines reforms aimed at easing consumer burden and boosting efficiency in power sector
First green sukuk bids top Rs161 billion, issue raised to Rs31.98 billion
Proceeds from the sukuk will finance green infrastructure projects, including Garuk Storage Dam in Kharan, Naigaj Dam in Sindh, and 26MW Shagarthang Hydropower Project in Skardu
SNGPL issues final notices to public sector departments for Rs5.4 billion gas dues
Hospitals, police, jails, and government departments across provinces face legal action over long-outstanding bills
Govt mulls 1.5% withholding tax on imports to boost revenues amid tax refund delays: report
Plan aims to curb under-declaration of import values by taxing payments to overseas suppliers through banks, while exporters face pending tax refunds