State Bank Maintains 11.5% Policy Rate, Signals Continued Focus on Inflation Management
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Monday, maintained the policy rate at 11.5%, considering the current cautious monetary policy stance as appropriate to rein in the inflationary pressures.
Adil Aziz
PSX holds gong ceremony to mark successful listing of SLM
The Pakistan Stock Exchange, organized a special Gong Ceremony to commemorate the achievements of CPEC and the successful listing of Service Long March Tyres Limited on PSX that attracted strong investors’ response during book building and general public subscription phases.
Mehfooz
PSW, NTC Link Up for Real-Time Trade Data Sharing
The automation and digitization initiative aims to enhance cooperation in data sharing, automation and digitization of NTC processes related to tariff and trade policy analysis, tariff rationalization, and reduction in dwell time for trade remedial measures, including anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties and safeguard measures.
Chinese Consortium to expand investment in Pakistan’s capital market
Chinese investors have reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets following the resolution of key regulatory matters by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), paving the way for increased investment and deeper cooperation between the two countries.
Editor
Pakistan’s Largest Automotive Investment with BYD’s $150 Million Assembly Plant Progresses Toward 2026 Launch
Mega Motor Company (MMC), the official partner of BYD in Pakistan, has undertaken one of the most significant investments in the country’s automotive sector in recent years. Expected to be operational within 2026, the facility will have an annual production capacity of approximately 25,000 vehicles, supporting the growing demand for advanced mobility solutions in Pakistan.
PTA enhances consumer facilitation through easy access to VAS information
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed all Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to provide consumers with easy access to information regarding their subscribed Value Added Services (VAS).
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.
SBP Conducts National Survey on Digital Payment Services in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a nationwide Survey on “User Experience of Digital
Payment Services” to obtain direct feedback from such users across Pakistan.