Islamabad, February 25, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday underscored the urgent need to prioritize economic growth, industrial production, exports, and both local and foreign investment in the upcoming federal budget for 2026-27, while calling for a broad-based reduction in indirect taxes to ease the burden on consumers.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb, World Bank team up to drive Pakistan’s reforms
Islamabad, February 25, 2026 — The World Bank (WB) Country Director for Pakistan, Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar, met with Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday to discuss enhancing collaboration under the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF) and advancing Pakistan’s key reform priorities.
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Pakistan rolls out QR IDs: A game-changer for digital identity
Islamabad, February 24, 2026 – In a major stride toward building a unified, secure, and future-ready digital identity ecosystem, the federal government has officially upgraded Pakistan’s National Identity Card (NIC) and Pakistan Origin Card (POC) frameworks under its flagship vision of “One Nation – One Identity.”
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Banks return dormant funds: SBP receives CY24 unclaimed deposits
Karachi, February 23, 2026 – Around 13 commercial banks in Pakistan have surrendered their unclaimed deposits up to December 31, 2024 to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in compliance with the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962. This step is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that dormant funds are returned to their rightful owners.
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Finance ministry busts myths on Pakistan’s external debt, interest costs
Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – The Ministry of Finance on Sunday issued a detailed clarification on Pakistan’s external debt position and associated interest payments, countering what it described as misleading claims in a recent press commentary.
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Government sets wheat procurement price at Rs3,500 per 40kg
Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – The National Wheat Oversight Committee announced that the illustrative wheat procurement price has been fixed at Rs3,500 per 40 kilograms, with provinces briefed to ensure smooth implementation of procurement operations ahead of the new harvesting season.
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Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court curbs trade powers
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced an immediate increase in worldwide tariffs on goods entering the United States from 10% to 15%, intensifying global trade tensions just a day after the US Supreme Court largely struck down his sweeping tariff program.
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Aurangzeb, US Commerce Secretary vow to bolster trade ties
Islamabad, February 21, 2026 – A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held talks with Howard A. Lutnick, at the US Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations.
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PSX in turmoil: KSE-100 plunges 16,000 points in bloody week
Karachi, February 21, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a brutal week as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged approximately 16,000 points, closing at 173,170, down 8.5% from its January peak of 189,167.
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IMF review mission to visit Pakistan next week for EFF and RSF talks
Islamabad, February 20, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday welcomed Pakistan’s reform progress, highlighting that policy measures under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have helped stabilize the economy and restore market confidence.
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