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SECP mandates digital payment adoption

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all its licensed entities to adopt and display digital payment solutions, particularly Raast QR Codes, at their business outlets by October 31, 2025.

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Money supply reaches around Rs45tr as of July

The total money supply circulating within the economy till July 2025 has been recorded at Rs44.68 trillion, according to provisional accounts on Monetary Aggregates for the month, maintained by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

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Pakistan, Malaysia economic linkage gets stronger on the horizon

Pakistan and Malaysia are set to strengthen trade and investment ties as successful B2B engagements and a Business Opportunities Conference (BOC) opened new avenues for bilateral collaboration.

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MoITT, CCH sign MoU for Model Digital Institution

To transform Cadet College Hasanabdal (CCH) into a Model Digital Institution under Pakistan’s National Digital Vision and CCH Vision 2030, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the college.

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Govt solarizes 37 railway stations to save Rs163m annually

The government has successfully shifted 37 railway stations to solar power, a move aimed at reducing reliance on conventional electricity and saving an estimated Rs163.52 million in annual energy costs.

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UN Women, SBP BSC partner to advance financial inclusion, women’s empowerment in Pakistan

The State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Service Corporation (SBP BSC) and UN Women Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster long-term cooperation aimed at enhancing financial inclusion, financial literacy, and access to finance, with a strong focus on promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in Pakistan.

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The National Interest hails Asim Munir’s diplomacy

New York: U.S. magazine The National Interest acknowledged Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s role in driving Pakistan’s foreign policy to major achievements.

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Government to power Gwadar Port with solar grids

Gwadar Port is set to shift towards solar power as part of a government plan to enhance efficiency and resolve the city’s persistent energy challenges.

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Google expands AI mode to Pakistan for smarter search experience

A new era of search has arrived in Pakistan as Google rolled out its advanced ‘AI Mode’, giving users access to an enhanced, AI-driven browsing experience.

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100 electric buses en route from China to Punjab

One hundred modern electric buses have departed from Shanghai Seaport for Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif informed through a post on X.

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Markets
Indicators Current Previous Date
Commodity Producing Activities 16.97M 16.59M 30-06-2025
Agricultural Sector 9.60M 9.55M 30-06-2025
Manufacturing 4.81M 4.75M 30-06-2025
GDP {Total of GVA at bp} 40.80M 39.73M 30-06-2025
Gross National Income 48.17M 45.21M 30-06-2025
Indicators Current Previous Date
Target Rate 11 11 30-07-2025
Indicators Current Previous Date
General - National Consumer Price Index (N-CPI) 272 264 31-07-2025
General - Wholesale Price Index 314 311 31-07-2025
Combined - Sensitive Price Indicator 320 310 31-07-2025
Latest News
August 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM GMT+05:00

SECP mandates digital payment adoption

August 27, 2025 at 09:15 PM GMT+05:00

Money supply reaches around Rs45tr as of July

August 27, 2025 at 05:09 PM GMT+05:00

ENGROH earnings to hit Rs8.7bn in 2QCY25

August 27, 2025 at 05:07 PM GMT+05:00

MoITT, CCH sign MoU for Model Digital Institution