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Government forms working group to develop consensus on GM maize
July 28, 2026
Government forms working group to develop consensus on GM maize
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed stakeholders to prepare consensus-based recommendations on genetically modified maize, with a focus on regulation,…
S&P Global expects State Bank to keep cautious monetary stance despite economic gains
July 28, 2026
S&P Global expects State Bank to keep cautious monetary stance despite economic gains
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s improving economic indicators are unlikely to trigger an immediate shift in monetary policy, with the State Bank of…
Wheat imports spark farmer anger
July 28, 2026
Wheat imports spark farmer anger
The federal government’s decision to import one million tonnes of wheat has sparked strong criticism from farmers and agricultural experts.…
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt rises to Rs1.74tr, misses IMF target
July 28, 2026
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt rises to Rs1.74tr, misses IMF target
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector circular debt increased to Rs1.74 trillion by the end of June 2026, exceeding the Rs1.6 trillion…
FBR issues special tax scheme for small retailers
July 28, 2026
FBR issues special tax scheme for small retailers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification introducing a special tax procedure for small retailers. According…
Govt reviews distribution strategy at Wheat Board meeting
July 28, 2026
Govt reviews distribution strategy at Wheat Board meeting
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has emphasized that all provinces would be fully taken…
SECP notifies updated Master Circular, raises investment limits
July 28, 2026
SECP notifies updated Master Circular, raises investment limits
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued an updated Master Circular for asset management companies and investment…
Oil prices fall 1% as investors weigh pause in US strikes on Iran
July 28, 2026
Oil prices fall 1% as investors weigh pause in US strikes on Iran
Oil prices fell 1% on Tuesday as market participants continued to weigh a pause in US strikes on Iran, which…
SBP holds key policy rate at 11.5% on inflation concerns amid renewed US-Iran hostilities
July 27, 2026
SBP holds key policy rate at 11.5% on inflation concerns amid renewed US-Iran hostilities
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept its policy rate unchanged at 11.5% on Monday as policymakers weighed elevated inflation,…
50% raise in conveyance allowance of Sindh govt employees notified
July 27, 2026
50% raise in conveyance allowance of Sindh govt employees notified
The Sindh government has increased the monthly conveyance allowance for government employees by 50%, fulfilling a commitment made in the…