33 h. ago Aurangzeb chairs meeting on implementation of National Tariff Policy

Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee for the implementation of the National Tariff Policy. The meeting was attended by Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan; Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik; Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and senior officials from the Ministry of […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan’s federal debt hits Rs76 trillion – A new record high

Pakistan’s federal government debt has reached an unprecedented level of Rs76,045 billion (Rs76.045 trillion) as of May 2025, marking the highest figure in the country’s history, according to official data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The SBP’s monthly debt bulletin shows that domestic debt accounts for Rs53,460 billion, while external debt stands […]

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7 d. ago Civilian dead, two terrorists killed as Mastung govt offices comes under attack

Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind confirmed that a 16-year-old boy lost his life in a terrorist attack in Mastung district, while two India-backed terrorists were gunned down during a counter-operation carried out by security forces. According to Rind, the attackers targeted key government installations including the tehsil office, a local bank, and other administrative buildings. […]

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7 d. ago Deadly Mastung attack kills two terrorists, claims life of young boy

  According to the Balochistan government, the terrorists also set three vehicles ablaze and torched vital documents at the Tehsil office. They looted bank cash and records, further intensifying the panic in the area. The injured were rushed to Ghaus Bakhsh Raisani Hospital for emergency treatment. Responding swiftly, security forces including the Frontier Corps (FC), […]

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1 week ago WB reaffirms longstanding support for Pakistan’s economic agenda: Ahad

Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema held high-level discussions with World Bank leadership during his official visit to the

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1 week ago State bank of Pakistan declares bank holiday on july 1, public services to pause

KARACHI — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a bank holiday on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, during which all banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) will close their doors to the public. This closure means no public banking services will be available on that day. According to an official notification […]

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1 week ago Fake Rs 1000 note goes viral on social media; state bank issues official warning

KARACHI – A new Rs 1000 currency note has gone viral on social media platforms, sparking widespread curiosity and confusion. Many users claimed that the note was recently issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. However, the State Bank has officially rejected these claims. According to a private news channel, videos and images of the […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan secures $3.3 billion loan deal with chinese banks to boost economy

Pakistan will soon receive $3.3 billion in loans from Chinese banks, officials confirmed. The deal includes a $2 billion syndicated loan and a $1.3 billion refinancing plan. Negotiations with Chinese authorities are still ongoing to finalize the terms. This financial support aims to strengthen Pakistan’s foreign reserves. Currently, Pakistan’s reserves stand at $11.7 billion. With […]

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2 w. ago Federal cabinet approves Rs 1.275 trillion bank loan to tackle power sector debt

The federal cabinet has approved a major plan to control the growing circular debt in Pakistan’s power sector. According to official sources, the government will borrow Rs 1,275 billion from banks at low interest rates to settle outstanding payments. This large loan will help pay off the dues of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and will […]

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3 w. ago Habib Metropolitan Bank’s officer convicted for insider trading

KARACHI – Sindh Special Court (Offences in Banks) handed out first-ever conviction for insider trading in the history of Pakistan

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3 w. ago BOP Junior National Tennis Championship begins with thrilling day

LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab Junior National Tennis Championship 2025 officially commenced on Thursday at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore, amidst a vibrant and well-attended opening ceremony. The tournament was inaugurated by Mr Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), Senior Executive Vice President of the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA), who graced the occasion as the chief […]

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