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Pakistan Repays $1.4 Billion Chinese Loan, Refinancing Expected Soon

EditorJuly 30, 2026

by EditorJuly 30, 202606

Pakistan Repays $1.4 Billion Chinese Loan, Refinancing Expected Soon ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has repaid a $1.4 billion Chinese commercial loan, while arrangements for refinancing the amount...

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Pakistan Records Current Account Deficit of $139 Million in FY2025–26

EditorJuly 17, 2026

by EditorJuly 17, 2026019

Pakistan Records Current Account Deficit of $139 Million in FY2025–26 Pakistan’s current account recorded a deficit of $139 million during fiscal year 2025–26 (FY26), according...

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Banks to Report High-Value Transactions Under New Tax Reporting Law

EditorJune 30, 2026

by EditorJune 30, 2026029

Banks to Report High-Value Transactions Under New Tax Reporting Law The federal government has introduced a new tax reporting framework under the Finance Act 2026,...

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Pakistan Receives Second $1 Billion Saudi Deposit Tranche, Says SBP

EditorApril 21, 2026

by EditorApril 21, 2026036

Pakistan Receives Second $1 Billion Saudi Deposit Tranche, Says SBP Pakistan’s central bank, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has confirmed the receipt of a second...

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SBP Allows Exchange Companies to Pre-Book PKR/USD Rates to Support Remittance Inflows

EditorApril 13, 2026

by EditorApril 13, 2026032

SBP Allows Exchange Companies to Pre-Book PKR/USD Rates to Support Remittance Inflows Apr 12, 2026 The State Bank of Pakistan (State Bank of Pakistan) has...

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Mobile Wallets and Digital Bank Accounts Without Biometric Verification to Be Blocked From October 25

EditorOctober 25, 2025

by EditorOctober 25, 20250146

Mobile Wallets and Digital Bank Accounts Without Biometric Verification to Be Blocked From October 25 October 24, 2025 Millions of Pakistanis could temporarily lose access to...

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Pakistani Rupee Ends Flat Against US Dollar; Euro and Pound Lose Ground

EditorOctober 6, 2025

by EditorOctober 6, 20250151

Pakistani Rupee Ends Flat Against US Dollar; Euro and Pound Lose Ground October 6, 2025 | 5:20 PM The Pakistani rupee remained largely stable against...

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Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate Rises Slightly in August 2025

EditorSeptember 18, 2025

by EditorSeptember 18, 20250159

Pakistan’s REER Inches Up to 100.1 in August 2025 Karachi – Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) stood at 100.1 in August 2025, slightly higher...

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Pakistan Starts National Digital Currency Trial

EditorSeptember 12, 2025

by EditorSeptember 12, 20250242

Pakistan’s Central Bank Digital Currency Enters Trial Phase The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced that its central bank digital currency (CBDC) project...

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Senate Committee Raises Concerns Regarding Virtual Assets Bill 2025

EditorSeptember 10, 2025

by EditorSeptember 10, 20250148

Senate Committee Discusses Virtual Assets Bill 2025, Focuses on Crypto Regulation and Taxation The Senate Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, convened...