Pakistan Receives $38.1bn in Workers’ Remittances, Up 9.21% Year-on-Year
Workers’ remittance inflows increased by 9.21 percent to US$38.1 billion during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025–26, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Wednesday.
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National Savings secures Rs1.32 trillion, almost meets FY 2025-26 target
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has mobilized Rs1.32 trillion in investments during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025-26
PIDE suggests launching of ‘National Savings Drive’ to strengthen economic resilience
The study revealed that Pakistan’s gross domestic savings stood at 6.4 percent of GDP in 2024, compared with 17.4 per cent in 1992, stressing the need for measures to encourage household and institutional savings.
PTA extends SIM activation safeguard period to one year amid crackdown on misuse
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) revised its SIM activation and deactivation policy,extending the restriction period for newly issued SIMs from 60 days to 365 days.
PKR 7.1 Bln Social Impact Financing Facility linked to uplift critical Agri-storage infrastructure launched by InfraZamin, BoP, Faysal Bank & PBICL
PKR 7.1 Bln Social Impact Financing Facility linked to uplift critical Agri-storage infrastructure launched by InfraZamin, BoP, Faysal Bank & PBICL
SBP Launches NPCs in SAR & AED, Raises PKR Yields
The State Bank of Pakistan, expanding the availability of Conventional Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) to Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) and UAE Dirham (AED)
Spotify’s 2026 Investor Day Recap: Raising Ambition for the Next Era of Media
Today, Spotify hosted its third Investor Day in New York City, offering the financial community a deeper look at its business, product strategy, and long-term vision during a year that also marks its 20th anniversary.
LUMS and Aga Khan University Sign MoU to Strengthen Joint Research and Academic Collaboration
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and the Aga Khan University (AKU), two of Pakistan’s leading universities, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on joint research, innovation, and education initiatives focused on key development challenges.
Mobilink Bank Partners with Legal Aid Society to Advance Women’s Inheritance Rights and Climate Resilience in Pakistan
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has partnered with Legal Aid Society under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to help women secure their inheritance rights through legal assistance, community outreach, and awareness-building efforts.
FBR offices across Pakistan open on weekend for tax collection
The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) all its field formations across the country will remain open on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, 2026, for collection of duties and taxes.