Pakistan’s external debt crosses $138bn; interest payments jump 84%
Interest burden rises sharply in three years, with billions paid to global lenders, partner countries
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Three Quetta businesses sealed in sales tax crackdown
Action taken to widen tax net and ensure strict enforcement of revenue laws
Gold price in Pakistan jumps for 3rd day: Feb 20, 2026
In international market, gold hikes to $5,037 per ounce
Pakistan's poverty rate rises to 28.9% after 7 years
Minister blames policy inconsistency, COVID-19, IMF programs; calls for disciplined reform agenda
IMF recognises Pakistan’s economic stability, inflation under control
Third EFF, second RSF reviews to focus on fiscal gains, inflation control, governance reforms
ECC approves PM’s Ramazan package, Rs19bn to be released immediately
Rs13,000 to be transferred directly to each deserving family through banks, digital channels
OGDC discovers new oil, gas reserves in Sindh
Dars West-III well in Tando Allahyar shows promising daily output of gas and oil
Gold price in Pakistan jumps for 2nd day: Feb 19, 2026
In international market, gold hikes to $5,012 per ounce
Pakistan’s imports more than double exports; trade deficit $22bn
Imports cross $40bn in seven months as luxury goods, food, machinery purchases rise
FBR to collect real-time transaction data to curb tax evasion
Draft amendments to law propose mandatory POS linkage, CCTV access, sector-wide registration
Good news: No loadshedding during Sehri, Iftar
Ministers announce special Ramazan arrangements, helplines activated for complaints
New Ramazan timings for banks announced
All commercial banks, financial institutions will follow reduced operating hours
Suzuki Fronx sets new direction for Pakistan’s automotive future with first XUV
Fronx delivers strong road presence through sporty yet refined exterior language
Govt raises levy on gas, LNG for captive power plants to Rs1,243 per mmBtu
Levy increase aims to generate Rs105bn revenue
Punjab orders province-wide shift to digital payments
QR codes, Raast system mandated for businesses and petrol pumps; licences linked to online booking
Gold gains Rs1,300 per tola amid rise in global bullion market
International bullion market records $13 per ounce rise as domestic gold, silver rates move higher
Electricity tariff likely to rise by Rs1.78 per unit for one month
Nepra to hold hearing on CPPA petition seeking January fuel adjustment increase on Feb 26
SBP reports Jan current account surplus
Monthly increase in remittances and exports leads to current account surplus despite annual deficit pressures.
NA panel directs K-Electric to install South Africa-style prepaid meters
Committee calls for ID card-based power connections
Sherry warns of rising unemployment, population crisis
PPP leader says urgent economic reforms needed to avoid social, financial instability
Electricity price cut by Rs4.4 for industrial consumers
Basic tariff reduced to Rs29.54; cross-subsidy burden of Rs101 billion eliminated
Gold and silver rates see drop in Pakistan - Feb 17, 2026
Silver follows gold’s downward trend
Ramazan 2026: Zakat threshold set - check here
No deduction below prescribed amount on first day of Ramazan, ministry announces
Private sector loans rise 6.6% to Rs10,342bn in Jan 2026
Vehicle financing jumps 35.8% as lower interest rates fuel lending growth
PM takes notice of new net metering policy as Nepra seeks stakeholders’ views
Amended regulations to remain in force for 30 days; existing consumers’ rates and contracts protected
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Relief for Pakistan: Saudi Arabia extends $3bn loan for 3 years
Loan rollover deal boosts financial stability as Saudi deposit term extended at State Bank
IMF warns Middle East war may slow Pakistan’s growth
Regional outlook flags risks to GDP, current account, borrowing
Taxes on mobile phones likely to be reduced
NA finance body calls for tax cuts to promote technology; FBR promises clearer policy in next budget
Iran-US war boosts Pakistan’s non-tax revenue; Rs1.23tr levy collected
Govt collects over Rs1.23tr in levy as rising fuel costs drive higher revenue from consumers
Pakistan records $1.7b current account surplus in March
Country maintains surplus despite Eurobond repayments and ongoing geopolitical tensions
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Gas supply to Karachi to be cut for 48 hours
SSGC announces two-day gas shutdown to ensure better pressure for domestic, commercial users
OGDCL, PPL make third oil, gas discovery in KP in a month
Discovery strengthens hopes of improved domestic energy supplies
Electricity likely to become costlier by up to Rs0.48 per unit
CPPA-G seeks fuel price adjustment for Dec as NEPRA schedules hearing on Jan 29
Oil, gold ease as Trump calms fears over Iran action
Stocks in Asia remain mixed, but tech shares met with more selling
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to deepen ties in minerals, mining
Riyadh talks focus on mining, Reko Diq potential, joint industrial projects
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