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SCRA balance climbs Rs1.9bn to around Rs41bn

The SCRA balance increased by Rs1.93 billion during the week ending Feb 27, 2026 to close at Rs40.97bn.

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SBP reserves rise $87m to $16bn

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $87.1 million or 0.54% WoW to $16.3 billion during the week ended on February 27, 2026, data released by State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday.

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Govt, SBP form committee to monitor economic situation

The federal government has constituted a high-level committee comprising key federal ministries and the State Bank of Pakistan to monitor evolving regional developments and their potential economic implications, particularly on energy supplies and global commodity markets.

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SBP revokes license of Riaz Exchange after closure

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revoked the authorization of Riaz Exchange Company (Pvt.) Ltd to deal in foreign exchange business following the company’s request for voluntary closure of its operations.

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Govt finalizes energy contingency plan amid regional tensions

The federal government is finalizing a national contingency plan to safeguard Pakistan’s energy supplies amid rising regional tensions and uncertainty around key global shipping routes, as petroleum stocks remain within comfortable levels for now.

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Saudi pledges oil support to Pakistan via Yanbu

Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of full support in securing an alternative oil supply route through the Yanbu Port.

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Govt backs EVTL continuity at Port Qasim

The government has indicated support for the continued and stable operations of Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL) at Port Qasim.

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Pakistan, Tajikistan eye direct trade route via Gilgit

Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to fast-track initiatives aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and enhancing bilateral trade, including a proposal to establish a direct land corridor linking the two countries through Gilgit.

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Over 5.6m cotton bales reach Pakistan Ginneries

Seed cotton arrivals at ginning factories across Pakistan have surpassed 5.6 million bales (5,607,433) by February 28, 2026, marked a modest 1.5% increase compared to the same period last year.

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Pakistan begins daily fuel stock monitoring amid strait risks

Pakistan will begin daily reviews of petroleum stocks and global oil price movements after a high-level cabinet committee moved to tighten oversight of the country’s energy supply chain.

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67,860.00 		-3130.00
-4.38%
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83.16 		7.91
9.26%
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0.00 		-11.85
-10.65%
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123.00 		3.55
2.88%
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0.00%
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78.24 		10.26
12.67%
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13.69 		0.37
2.70%
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