SBP expected to maintain policy rate at 11% amid rising inflation
Arif Habib Limited projects FY26 inflation to average slightly above 7%, beyond SBP’s target range
Pak-Qatar Family Takaful plans Rs1.1 billion IPO amid PSX rally: report
Shariah-compliant insurer to offer 50 million shares at up to Rs21 each next month
Government waives August electricity bills for flood-affected consumers
Decision applies to domestic users; commercial bills deferred for four months with six instalment option
Pakistan’s gold holdings surge to $9 billion as global bullion prices rally in 2025
Gold now accounts for two-thirds of Pakistan’s liquid reserves; domestic prices also hit record highsÂ
IMF proposes technical mission to probe $30 billion trade data discrepancy, Pakistan declines offer: report
 Authorities link gap to unrecorded imports under facilitation schemes; IMF urges data reconciliation and transparency
Sindh govt demands bank guarantees on oil imports from petroleum companies
Enforcing bank guarantees for every shipment could create major liquidity and operational problems for importers and refineries, warns oil industryÂ
Japan Bank for International Cooperation commits to joining Reko Diq lender group
JBIC’s commitment to Reko Diq lender group signals strong investment prospects, says finance minister
Federal cabinet approves sale of First Women Bank to UAE entity for $14.6 million
Buyer allowed five years to meet Rs10bn capital requirement under G2G deal
SBP warns flood-related disruptions may widen imports, push inflation above target in FY26
Annual report says prudent monetary policy, fiscal consolidation, favourable global commodity prices, and IMF loan program helped strengthen macroeconomic stability in FY25
SBP foreign exchange reserves increase by $21 million to $14.44 billion
Total liquid reserves stand at $19.81 billion, with commercial banks holding $5.37 billion
PSX experiences volatile session, KSE-100 drops 1,241 points
Profit-taking and weak sentiment drag market lower; Shan A. Ashary denies stake sale rumors
Aljomaih Power denies viability of K-Electric-Saudi deal; reignites long-standing feud
Al-Jomaih Power labels reported stake sale as a "photo opportunity," citing ongoing legal battles over control that have stalled the utility's future for years
Aurangzeb briefs Saudi counterpart on PIA, airport privatisation to attract investment
Finance minister seeks Saudi support for infrastructure development projects, emphasising Pakistan’s commitment to fostering a deeper economic partnership with the Kingdom
PRAL’s incomplete import reporting causes $11bn discrepancy in Pakistan trade data: report
Certain Customs GD categories excluded from PBS data, causing under-reporting due to lack of integration with PRAL system, officials say
Pakistan halts Afghan transit cargo movement from Karachi ports
Customs cites capacity limits at Quetta and Peshawar stations; terminals ordered to offload all loaded containers