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Federal Investment Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh speaking about investment and policy reforms in Pakistan
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Investment Minister Signals Possible Resignation

Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has indicated that he could leave his cabinet position if he is unable to secure a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and…
Posted by Zara Fatima September 7, 2026
ADB plans $200 million financing to modernize Pakistan’s revenue administration
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Pakistan and ADB Discuss Early Start of ML-1 Railway Upgrade

Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have discussed accelerating work on the planned modernization of the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calling for the project…
Posted by Zara Fatima September 5, 2026
Imran Sarwar appointed President and CEO of the National Bank of Pakistan for a three-year term
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Imran Sarwar Named President and CEO of National Bank of Pakistan

One of Pakistan's most closely watched banking leadership vacancies has finally been filled. The Federal Government has appointed Imran Sarwar as President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bank…
Posted by Zara Fatima September 3, 2026
Pakistan proposes a centralized merchant database to track digital transactions as part of its Cashless Economy push
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Pakistan Proposes Centralized Merchant Database to Power Its Cashless Push

Pakistan's digital merchant base has grown so fast that the government says it can no longer track it manually. Officials have proposed building a centralized merchant database to give regulators…
Posted by Zara Fatima September 3, 2026
SBP’s redesigned Pakistani currency notes face delays as proposed designs remain under government review
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SBP’s New Currency Note Designs Face Delays

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is facing delays in finalizing Pakistan's redesigned currency notes, with the process having continued for nearly two years. SBP officials told the Senate Standing…
Posted by Zara Fatima September 1, 2026
Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Programme expands housing finance as approved financing reaches Rs. 280 billion in Pakistan.
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Over 7,600 Families Receive Apna Ghar Loans

Pakistan's housing finance initiatives have accelerated since June 2026, with approved financing under the Prime Minister's Apna Ghar Programme rising to approximately Rs. 280 billion. According to an update shared…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 31, 2026
Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Programme expands housing finance as approved financing reaches Rs. 280 billion in Pakistan.
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PM Housing Loans Surge 94% to Rs. 279 Billion

Approved housing finance under the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar scheme has recorded a sharp increase, reaching Rs. 279 billion by mid-August 2026, according to data from the Finance Division. The…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 26, 2026
ZTBL privatization moves forward after approval of the transaction structure and restructuring plan.
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ZTBL Privatization Enters Key Stage After Approval

The privatization of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has moved into an important phase after the Privatisation Commission Board approved the proposed transaction structure and restructuring plan for the state-owned…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 20, 2026
Pakistan government to launch an easy tax scheme for traders on August 14 with incentives for timely tax filing.
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Government Sets August 14 Launch for Trader Tax Scheme

The government is set to introduce a new easy tax scheme for traders on August 14, according to sources, as authorities seek to bring more businesses into the formal tax…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 13, 2026
Pakistan's federal government debt rises to Rs. 83.642 trillion in June 2026, increasing by Rs. 15.8 billion per day year-on-year.
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Pakistan’s Debt Rises Rs. 16 Billion per Day

Pakistan’s federal government debt reached Rs. 83.642 trillion in June 2026, increasing 7.4% year-on-year, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The debt stock also climbed 2.1%…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 12, 2026

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