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,…

    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…

    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…

    PKR Gains Marginally Amid Global Dollar Weakness

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    The Pakistani rupee posted a gain against the US dollar on Tuesday, strengthening slightly during inter-bank trading after closing higher compared with the previous session. At the close, the local currency settled at 280.00 per dollar, recording an appreciation of Re0.01 compared with Monday’s closing level in inter-bank market today. In the inter-bank market, the…

    PSX Rebounds As KSE-100 Gains Over 1,500 Points

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    Buying momentum returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index settled near 184,000 after gaining more than 1,500 points today. The index opened slightly higher but dipped early, sliding from around 184,000 to an intra-day low of 180,589.95 amid profit-taking pressure from investors during trading. Market movement remained volatile through…