Business
Banks to Extend Working Hours Ahead of Fiscal Year-End
The State Bank of Pakistan has issued special operating hours for banks to facilitate tax…
SECP Reforms open door to greater Chinese Participation in Pakistan’s Financial Markets
ISLAMABAD – A series of regulatory approvals by Pakistan’s market watchdog caught attention of Chinese…
Red Bull Cement Plant Sealed, Industry Praises Multi-Agency Action
The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association has praised a coordinated crackdown by multiple government agencies…
SBP Unveils FY27 MPC Schedule, Expands Post-Meeting Briefings
The State Bank of Pakistan has unveiled its advance calendar for Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…
National Assembly passes budget 2026-27 amid opposition walkout
The National Assembly on Tuesday approved the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year following…
Will Pakistan be able to import Iranian Oil after US Sanctions Relief?
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan could be among the countries closely watching a major shift in global…
Long Weekend Ahead as SBP Notifies Bank Holidays for Ashura
The State Bank of Pakistan, its allied offices, public sector and private banks, and development…
Jazz retains market lead despite slight decline in telecom share
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s mobile telecommunications market witnessed minor shifts in May 2026, with Jazz and…
New tax, duty proposals unveiled for imported vehicles, cars in federal budget 2026–27
ISLAMABAD – The federal budget proposals for 2026–27 have outlined a revised tax and customs…
Pakistan’s exports to China jump 48.7% to over $1.55bn in early 2026
BEIJING – Pakistan’s exports to China registered a sharp increase of 48.7 percent during the…
