Pakistan received $3.656 billion in workers’ remittances in August 2026, up 16.5% year-on-year and 0.7% month-on-month, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. Cumulative inflows rose...
The Finance Ministry has introduced new measures to simplify federal pension payments. Commercial banks will no longer handle biometric verification or validate proof-of-life certificates. Pension-disbursing accounts...
Pakistan faces renewed pressure as it prepares to seek inclusion in the European Union’s successor GSP+ trade regime. The current framework is set to expire, while...
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh has warned that Pakistan’s widening trade deficit threatens macroeconomic stability and foreign exchange reserves. The deficit increased by 18.1% to $7.1...
Asian Development Bank Vice-President Yingming Yang reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s development during a five-day visit that concluded on September 4. He met Prime Minister...
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 4,761 new companies in August 2026, bringing the national total to 311,765. Online registrations accounted for 99.9%...
Pakistan has raised a record $3 billion through its largest-ever international capital market transaction. The dual-tranche Eurobond sale attracted nearly $6 billion in orders. It comprises...
Saudi Arabia has raised $3.25 billion through a two-tranche sale of US dollar-denominated sukuk, marking its second debt issuance this year. The offering included $1.25 billion...
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable, private sector-led and export-driven growth. Speaking at an agreement-signing ceremony, he welcomed a reinsurance partnership...
Thousands of Pakistanis are reportedly struggling to recover substantial investments from Dubai amid regional instability and falling property prices. Industry representatives and currency dealers claim capital...
