Staff Report

SBP Unveils FY27 MPC Schedule, Expands Post-Meeting Briefings
- By Staff Report
- June 23, 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan has unveiled its advance calendar for Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings for fiscal year 2027 as part of ongoing efforts…

Iran accepts nuclear inspections, no more Hormuz blockade: Trump
- By Staff Report
- June 23, 2026
United States President Donald Trump has announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain open, stating there will be no additional naval blockade as…

National Assembly passes budget 2026-27 amid opposition walkout
- By Staff Report
- June 23, 2026
The National Assembly on Tuesday approved the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year following a protest and walkout of Opposition legislators. Finance Minister Muhammad…

Long Weekend Ahead as SBP Notifies Bank Holidays for Ashura
- By Staff Report
- June 23, 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan, its allied offices, public sector and private banks, and development financial institutions will remain closed on June 25 and June…

Pakistan Ends Fuel Subsidy Scheme as Global Oil Prices Fall
- By Staff Report
- June 22, 2026
The federal government has decided to end its fuel subsidy programme for motorcyclists, small-scale farmers, and public as well as goods transport operators after a…

PPP’s Amjad Hussain Elected Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister
- By Staff Report
- June 22, 2026
The Pakistan Peoples Party secured a major victory in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on Monday as Advocate Amjad Hussain was elected unopposed as chief minister, only…

Qatar Says Hard Work Begins on Final US-Iran Deal
- By Staff Report
- June 22, 2026
Qatar has stated that groundwork has begun toward a potential final agreement between Iran and the United States following constructive discussions in Bürgenstock. Qatari Prime…

SBP cancels license of Time Exchange Company over violations
- By Staff Report
- June 22, 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan has revoked the authorization/license of M/s. Time Exchange Company (Pvt.) Limited over serious violations of regulatory instructions. As a result,…

US Eases Iran Oil Sanctions Following Bürgenstock Talks
- By Staff Report
- June 22, 2026
The United States Treasury Department has issued a general license allowing the production, delivery, and sale of crude oil, as well as petrochemical and petroleum…

Punjab collects record Rs1.6 billion through e-Abiana in single day
- By Staff Report
- June 22, 2026
The Punjab Irrigation Department has reached a significant milestone in digital revenue management after recording major success through its Irrigation Revenue Collection system, known as…







