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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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The Governments of Pakistan and the United States have formally launched a strategic economic initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, including collaboration with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) on the operation, maintenance, renovation, and redevelopment of the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in New York.
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Islamabad, February 19, 2026 — The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved the immediate release of Rs19 billion for the Prime Minister’s Ramazan Relief Package (PMRRP) 2026 to ensure timely disbursement of financial assistance to vulnerable segments of society during the holy month.
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Karachi, February 19, 2026 – Foreign investors operating in Pakistan repatriated $1.68 billion in profits and dividends during the first seven months (July to January) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
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Karachi, February 19, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a sharp decline on Thursday as the KSE-100 index nosedived by 6,683 points, marking one of the steepest single-day drops this year. The benchmark index closed at 172,170 points, down from the previous day’s 178,853 points, reflecting widespread selling pressure across sectors.
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Karachi, February 17, 2026 – Pakistan has recorded a current account deficit of $1.07 billion during the first seven months (July to January) of fiscal year 2025-26, marking a sharp shift from a $564 million surplus in the same period last year, according to the latest Balance of Payment (BOP) data released by the State […]
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Karachi, February 17, 2026 — The Government of Pakistan has officially fixed the Nisab of Zakat for 2026 at Rs503,529, setting the minimum threshold for compulsory Zakat deduction by commercial banks.
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Islamabad, February 17, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a 30 percent increase in withholding income tax collection from retailers during the first seven months (July to January) of the ongoing fiscal year 2025–26, according to official provisional data.
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Islamabad – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued a draft of its 2026 solar power regulations, reopening discussions on net metering after widespread public criticism of the revised rules introduced earlier this month.
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Karachi, February 16, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday launched “Cyber Shield – the Cyber Resilience Strategy for Regulated Entities”, a comprehensive national framework aimed at strengthening the safety, security, and resilience of Pakistan’s banking and financial system against rapidly evolving cyber threats.
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