Karachi, February 8, 2026 – Investment in premium prize bonds recorded a strong growth of 26% by the end of December 2025, reflecting rising public confidence in documented and secure savings instruments, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Aurangzeb, World Bank MD take stock of Pakistan’s development roadmap
February 8, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday held a high-level meeting with Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, to review progress under Pakistan’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF).
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Annual AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, currently underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Pakistan posts Rs542 billion budget surplus in 1HFY26
Islamabad — Pakistan recorded a budget surplus of Rs542 billion during the first half (July–December) of the fiscal year 2025-26, marking a sharp turnaround from a deficit of Rs1.54 trillion in the same period last year, official data released by the Ministry of Finance showed on Friday.
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KSE-100 plunges 3,700 points amid deadly Islamabad Imambargah blast
Karachi, February 6, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) tumbled sharply on Friday, losing over 3,700 points as investors reacted to a tragic blast at an Imambargah in Islamabad. The attack in the Tarlai area of the federal capital left at least 31 people dead and more than 169 injured, triggering widespread concern among market participants.
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Pakistan strengthens financial intelligence to eradicate corruption
Islamabad, February 6, 2026 — In a significant move to combat corruption and enhance transparency, the government of Pakistan is taking steps to strengthen financial intelligence and improve inter-agency coordination across key law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
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SBP to introduce carrot-and-stick policy for asset recovery
Karachi, February 5, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing to roll out a comprehensive “carrot and stick” policy aimed at strengthening asset recovery in cases of financial crimes, including corruption and money laundering, according to official documents.
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FBR signals flexibility as super tax recovery may be spread over installments
Islamabad, February 4, 2026: In a significant conciliatory gesture toward the corporate sector, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial has announced that the revenue authority is prepared to recover super tax liabilities through installment-based mechanisms on a case-by-case basis, easing concerns over abrupt enforcement.
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PM Shehbaz confirms no Pakistan-India match in T20 World Cup 2026
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday confirmed that Pakistan will not play against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stating that the decision was taken after extensive consultations and careful consideration.
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Pakistan sets December 2026 deadline for large-scale tax simplification
Islamabad, February 4, 2026 – The Government of Pakistan has announced December 2026 as the target date to implement major initiatives aimed at simplifying the country’s tax system.
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Government to strip FBR of policymaking powers in major tax reform
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Government has announced plans to fundamentally restructure the nation’s fiscal landscape by establishing an independent Tax Policy Office (TPO) under the Ministry of Finance. To facilitate this shift, the government will introduce a landmark bill to amend the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Act, 2007 before June 2026.
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