1 hour 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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31 h. ago State bank keeps interest rate at 11% to support stability, warns of trade deficit risks

The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that the interest rate will remain unchanged at 11% for the next two months. The decision was made during the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Karachi. The bank aims to maintain economic balance and control inflation. In its statement, the MPC said that inflation in […]

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32 h. ago State Bank keeps Policy Rate steady at 11pc to maintain economic stability

KARACHI – State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced to keep benchmark interest rate unchanged at 11pc, as inflation trends and

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1 week ago Karachi moves to ban rickshaws, enforce heavy fines on traffic violations

The Sindh government has approved major changes to traffic rules in Karachi, including a complete ban on four-seater rickshaws and strict penalties for traffic violations. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Sindh Interior and Law Minister Zia Lanjar, with top officials from the police, transport, and legal departments in attendance. According to […]

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1 week ago Karachi bans beachgoers from swimming in sea during Eid holidays

KARACHI – Authorities have imposed a ban on swimming in the Karachi sea during the Eidul Azha holidays in order

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1 week ago SBP seeks public feedback on draft regulations for SME financing

KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made a comprehensive review of the Prudential Regulations (PRs) for SME

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2 w. ago HBL Debit cards annual charges update for 2025 [ATM Card Fee]

KARACHI – Habib Bank Limited (HBL) is one of the leading financial institutions in Pakistan and provides several finance related

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3 w. ago Sindh bans Ajrak and topi gifts in schools and government events

KARACHI – The Sindh government has officially banned the practice of presenting Ajrak and Sindhi Topi as gifts during school and government events. A formal notification has been issued, directing all educational and administrative institutions to immediately stop this long-standing tradition. According to the notification, all school principals, headmasters, and department directors are required to […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s bank borrowing rises to Rs2.7 trillion amid growing budget pressure

KARACHI – May 25, 2025: Pakistan’s government borrowing from commercial banks surged to Rs2,700 billion by early May 2025, highlighting rising fiscal pressure in the second half of the financial year. This increase came despite the government repaying Rs1,500 billion in the first half of FY2025, thanks to strong liquidity from the State Bank’s Rs2,700 […]

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3 w. ago Sindh CM, world bank discuss $270m WASH project and flood housing plans

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met a World Bank delegation in Karachi on Saturday to discuss key development projects. The focus was on the launch of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project and the progress of flood-relief housing initiatives. The meeting took place at CM House, with senior World Bank officials including Managing […]

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4 w. ago SBP raises transaction limits, launches ‘Go Cashless’ campaign for Eidul Azha 2025

KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has initiated a nationwide “Go Cashless” campaign to promote digital payments and

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4 w. ago Crackdown continues: Karachi commissioner bans Qingqi rickshaws on two more major roads

KARACHI – Karachi Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi has ordered a ban on Qingqi rickshaws on two more main roads, further tightening restrictions on unauthorized and disruptive public transport. The decision came during a high-level meeting on city transport issues. The commissioner also directed the complete removal of the Lea Market bus terminal, citing its contribution […]

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