Think Tank Proposes Expanding Funding, Risk Coverage for SMEs

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    A think Tank has proposed the government to introduce a generous exposure limits up to Rs 500M for Medium Enterprises (ME) and PKR 100M for Small Enterprise (SE), allowing banks to finance growing SMEs without regulatory caps. Under Clean Facility Limit program, it has proposed to offer clean lending up to Rs 50M based on…

    Budget To Offer Relief for Salaried Taxpayers

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    Adviser to the Federal Finance Minister Khurram Shahzad has said the government plans to provide relief to salaried individuals and registered businesses in the upcoming federal budget. Speaking to Samaa TV, he said targeted measures were being prepared for compliant taxpayers, alongside efforts to reduce energy tariffs and rationalise tax rates. Responding to concerns about…

    SAPM Haroon Akhtar Meets industrialist SM Tanveer

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a meeting with prominent Pakistani industrialist and business leader Mr. SM Tanveer, along with his delegation, to discuss the country’s economic policies and the prevailing economic situation. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on national economic policies,…

    Seafood exports surge 22% in first half of FY26

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | January 16, 2026

    Marine fisheries sector posted strong growth in the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, with seafood exports rising to 122,629.11 metric tons valued at $253.24 million between July and December 2025, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Friday. Commenting on data released by the Marine Fisheries Department, the minister said…

    Uzbek Deputy Minister Meets SAPM Haroon Akhtar

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 15, 2026

    The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, held an important meeting today with the Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shahrukh Ghulamov, at the Ministry of Industries and Production, Islamabad, to further deepen bilateral economic relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. Mr. Haroon…

    Gold and Silver Rates Decline Nationwide

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 15, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday, according to rates released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, reflecting a broader downward trend. The price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs3,700 to Rs482,462, while the rate for 10 grams dropped by Rs3,172 to Rs413,633. Similarly, 22-karat gold saw a reduction, with…

    Rs750 Prize Bond Draw Results Announced

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 15, 2026

    National Savings announced results of Rs750 Prize Bond Draw No 105 held on 15 January 2026 in Peshawar, confirming completion under standard procedures officially today. Officials said prize bonds remain a popular savings option in Pakistan, offering secure investment opportunities while giving holders a chance to win cash prizes nationwide. According to National Savings, the…

    CCP Hosts Lecture on Competition Concerns in the Digital Economy

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), under its ongoing Lecture Series on Competition Law, hosted a lecture titled “Competition Concerns in the Digital Economy.” The lecture was delivered by Dr. Amber Darr, Lecturer in Competition Law at the University of Manchester, UK, and External Expert at CCP’s Centre of Excellence in Competition Law (CECL). The…

    US Dollar Falls To Rs281 In Open Market

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    The US dollar slipped by Rs0.5 on Wednesday, reaching Rs281 in Pakistan’s open market, marking a slight decline on the third day of the business week. According to the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan, the greenback’s interbank rate remained steady at Rs280, indicating no change in official trading rates. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Stock Exchange continued…

    SME Task Force Planned For Balochistan Development

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026

    Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held an important meeting with Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, to discuss enhanced cooperation between the federal and provincial governments for the promotion and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Welcoming the Chief Minister to the Ministry of Industries and…