Pakistan Achieves 3.71% GDP Growth in First Quarter FY2026
The GDP growth hits 3.71% led by industry surge and in first quarter of FY2025-26, GDP expanded by 3.71%, fueled by agriculture’s steady 2.89% growth, a strong 9.38% rise in industry, and 2.35% in services, the report said.
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PTCL Spreads Its Wings: A New Chapter for Pakistan’s Digital Future
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) today marks a defining moment in the evolution of Pakistan’s telecom sector, as it formally completes the acquisition of 100 percent of the issued share capital of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers from 31st December 2025 onwards, ushering in a new era of digital enablement and transformation across the country.
Banks to Remain Shut on Thursday, SBP Announces
All the banks and financial institutions will remain closed for public dealing across the country on the first day of the new year 2026 as Thursday, January 01 is declared a Bank Holiday by the banking sector regulator.
ABHI, Mahaana partner to financially empower the workforce
ABHI, the region’s neo bank of the future, and Mahaana Wealth, the country’s first digital-only asset management company licensed by the SECP, have joined hands to make financial empowerment accessible for every employee.
PBA: Banks Drive Economic Revival with Rs 1.5 Trillion Private Sector Lending; SME Portfolio Surges 41%, Agri Disbursements Jump 16%
Commercial banks have extended approximately Rs 1.5 trillion in financing to the private sector in FY26, a surge in liquidity that is driving 8.33% growth in Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM), validating the sector’s pivotal role in supporting industrial output and job creation.
Arif Habib Consortium Wins 75% Stake in PIA with Rs.135 Billion Bid
During the first round of the sealed-bid process, the offers submitted by Arif Habib Group and Lucky Cement exceeded the base price of Rs100 billion, at Rs115 billion and Rs101.50 billion respectively, while the Airblue consortium offered Rs26.50 billion.
Govt Preparing 600 MHz Spectrum Auction for Feb 2026, Shaza Fatima
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja that the government was planning to auction 600 MHz of spectrum, for which efforts were underway to complete the auction process by the first week of February 2026.
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IFC, Standard Chartered, Engro announce Rs.33.6 billion first-of-its-kind agri-chain financing Pakistan’s agriculture
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced its first Pakistan rupee-denominated investment through an unfunded Partial Credit Guarantee of up to Rs33.6 billion (about $120 million equivalent) to support long-term PKR financing by Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited for Engro Fertilizers Limited, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s agricultural value chain.
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PIACL Announces 75% Share Sale via Open Bidding on Today
The Privatisation Commission would hold an open bidding for 75 percent shares of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL). The sealed bids would be submitted in the morning at 10:30 am by the bidders.
Pakistan Textile Exports Rise 2.73% to $7.815B in Jul-Nov FY2025-26
The overall textile exports from the country were recorded at $7.815 billion during July-November 2025-26 against the exports of $7.607 billion during July-November 2024-25, the latest data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).