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17

Oct 2025

Oct 17, 2025 • 5 min read

NADRA Issues Landmark Digital ID and Data Exchange Regulations

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially issued two key regulations that will shape the count...

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17

Oct 2025

Oct 17, 2025 • 5 min read

SBP Grants Initial EMI License to Saudi-Based Barq for Pakistan Launch

The State Bank of Pakistan has granted in-principle approval (initial license) to Barq Pakistan to establish an Electron...

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17

Oct 2025

Oct 17, 2025 • 5 min read

SBP’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Edge Up to $14.44 Billion

The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves rose by $21 million over the past week, reaching $14.44 bil...

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17

Oct 2025

Oct 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Finance Minister Says Pakistan Targets 3% Growth Amid Fiscal Reforms

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan is targeting economic growth above 3 percent for FY20...

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17

Oct 2025

Oct 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Aurangzeb Hails S&P Upgrade as Endorsement of Pakistan’s Reforms

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said that the recent credit rating upgrade by S&P Global marks a “strong end...

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News Update

17

Oct 2025

Oct 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Why Pakistan Struggles to Save: Low Savings Threaten Economic Growth

Pakistan has a savings problem. and it’s holding the country back. According to the State Bank of Pakistan’s latest annu...

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News Update

16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan’s Inflation May Exceed Target Range in FY26 as Food and Energy Prices Rise: SBP

Pakistan’s central bank has cautioned that inflation could exceed its medium-term target range in the second half of fis...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan’s Economy Sees Stronger Growth, Lower Inflation as SBP Reports 9-Year Low Fiscal Deficit

Pakistan’s economy showed signs of renewed stability and growth in fiscal year 2024-25, with the State Bank of Pakistan...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Samba Bank Receives SBP Approval to Become a Full Islamic Bank

Samba Bank Limited has received in-principle approval from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to commence Shariah-complian...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Rupee Mixed Against Major Currencies; Slight Gain in Open Market

The Pakistani rupee recorded a slight gain against the US dollar in the interbank market on Thursday. The local currency...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Super Tax Imposed as Punishment for Investors, Lawyer Argues in Supreme Court

During a Supreme Court hearing on the super tax case, lawyers argued that the tax was imposed as a form of punishment fo...

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News Update

16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Lyari Freight Corridor Cost Jumps to $1.085 Billion From $288 Million Estimate

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs expressed deep concern on Thursday after learning that th...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Panel Fails to Reach Decision on Billions of Unpaid Telecom Dues

An in-camera meeting of the sub-committee on IT and Telecom, convened by Zulfiqar Ali, was held to address the issue of...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Finance Minister Pushes for Stronger U.S. & Saudi Investment Links Amid IMF Deal

During his packed schedule in Washington, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb sought deeper investment and finan...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

First Treet Manufacturing Modaraba to Merge and Convert into Public Ltd Company

The Board of Directors of First Treet Manufacturing Modaraba (FTMM) has approved a major corporate restructuring that wi...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Gold Prices Skyrocket in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan surged to a record high on Thursday, following a fresh rally in global bullion rates. According...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt to Let Big Power Users Choose Their Electricity Supply Company

The federal government has laid out plans to open up Pakistan’s electricity market, allowing consumers using 1 MW or mor...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

OGRA Hikes RLNG Prices for SNGPL and SSGCL Consumers

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has raised the prices of Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) for consume...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Amreli Steels Signs Major Financial Restructuring Agreement with Banking Syndicate

Amreli Steels Limited has announced the successful execution of a Master Restructuring Agreement with a consortium of ba...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan Approves UAE-Backed Bid for First Women Bank Privatization

Pakistan has approved a higher-than-reference bid from a United Arab Emirates-nominated entity, owned by the Internation...

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16

Oct 2025

Oct 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan’s Solar Boom Hits 18,000 MW

Pakistan’s off-grid and net-metered solar capacity has soared to 18,000 MW, intensifying challenges for grid stability a...

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