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  • Published on 06:36 GMT

    Rs1.19 Trillion Borrowed in Six Months: Is Pakistan’s Fiscal Balance Under Renewed Strain?

    Islamabad — Pakistan’s federal government has resorted to net borrowing of Rs1.19 trillion from scheduled banks during the first half of the current fiscal year FY26 (July–December), highlighting mounting fiscal pressures despite a rise in tax revenues, …

    Source: PakTribune - Indeterminate
  • Published on 03:43 GMT

    PTV shock SNGPL with historic 40-run defence

    LAHORE  -  PTV etched their name into first-class cricket history on the third day of the fourth round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I, successfully defending the lowest total ever as they dismissed SNGPL for just 37 while defending a target of 40 at the …

    Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
  • Published on 02:03 GMT

    PSX Benchmark Index Up 0.4%WoW Despite Volatility – OpEd

    Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced volatility throughout the week, driven by geopolitical tensions. However, a positive momentum prevailed as geopolitical dust settled along with news of defence export deals with multiple regional partners and …

    Source: Eurasia Review - Center-right
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    CAD to PKR: Canadian Dollar to Pakistani Rupee Rate- Jan. 17, 2026

    KARACHI/OTTAWA- January 17, 2026 — The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has ticked up to 201.09 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, a small gain compared to recent levels hovering around 201.2–201.7 PKR in mid-January reports. This follows a period of …

    Source: ARY News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    BHD to PKR: Bahraini Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate- Jan. 17, 2026

    Karachi/Manama, January 17, 2026, 04:51 PM PKT – The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) is currently valued at 742.53 Pakistani Rupee (PKR), continuing its modest downward movement from 742.76 PKR on January 10, according to leading currency exchanges. This follows …

    Source: ARY News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    QAR to PKR: Qatari Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate – Jan. 17, 2026

    Karachi/Doha, January 17, 2026 — The Qatari Riyal (QAR) is trading at 76.88 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today at 4:57 PM PKT, recovering slightly from 76.79 PKR on January 10 but still below 76.92 PKR on January 3. The small rebound interrupts the recent …

    Source: ARY News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    OMR to PKR: Omani Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate – Jan. 17, 2026

    As of January 17, 2026, the Omani Riyal (OMR) is quoted at 728.05 Pakistani Rupees (PKR), edging down from the 728.23 PKR level seen seven days ago. For anyone tracking the OMR to PKR rate, the Riyal has taken another modest dip this week, mainly because …

    Source: ARY News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    Rate cut hopes, external stability to keep KSE-100 on upward track: report

    The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is expected to maintain positive momentum, supported by further monetary easing by the central bank, an improving external account position, and continued focus on reforms amid political stability, according to a note by …

    Source: Profit by Pakistan Today - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    State Bank launches women finance code to support entrepreneurs

    Published on: January 17, 2026 1:40 PM KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday began implementing the Women Entrepreneurship Finance (WE-FI) Code, adopted on July 7, 2025, to address financial barriers faced by women-led businesses. Read More: …

    Source: Daily Times - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    SBP kicks off implementation of WE-FI code to empower women

    Published on: January 17, 2026 9:22 AM “We are building pathways that ensure women entrepreneurs could fully participate in and contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth,” said Saleem Ullah Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), while addressing at …

    Source: Daily Times - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    RCCI president represents business community at high-level SIFC meeting

    RAWALPINDI  -  Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) President Usman Shaukat along with Group Leader Sohail Altaf represented RCCI at a high-level monthly meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), held on January 15, …

    Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    Waqar, Sarmad centuries put KRL in command against SBP

    LAHORE  -  Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) tightened their grip on their fourth-round President’s Trophy Grade-I clash against State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) after Waqar Ahmed and Sarmad Bhatti struck commanding centuries on the second day at the SBP Sports …

    Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    SBP launches WE-Finance Code with 23 banks

    Central bank, ADB begin national action plan to expand credit for women-led enterprisesState Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women entrepreneurship and improving women's …

    Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    SBP injects Rs12.8tr via OMOs

    Gold and rupee trade. KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday injected substantial liquidity of around Rs12.8 trillion into the banking system through both conventional and Shariah-compliant Open Market Operations (OMOs). According to official …

    Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    Pakistan's government targets 800,000 overseas jobs in 2026: Minister

    Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain has said the government aims to provide overseas employment opportunities to 800,000 individuals this year, compared to 740,00 manpower export last year. Meanwhile, the …

    Source: Gulf Today - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    SBP injects Rs358.5 billion to stabilize market

    Published on: January 16, 2026 10:05 PM The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected a total of Rs358.5 billion into the market on January 15 to maintain liquidity through Reverse Repo Purchase and Shariah Compliant Mudarabah-based Open Market Operations. …

    Source: Daily Times - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    Bulls lift PSX over 3,000 points on friday

    Published on: January 16, 2026 9:56 PM Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong recovery on Friday, climbing sharply as renewed investor confidence returned following modest gains in the country’s foreign exchange reserves. The KSE-100 index rose by 3 …

    Source: Daily Times - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    SBP begins implementation of WE-Finance Code to widen access to credit for women-led businesses

    The State Bank of Pakistan has formally initiated implementation of the Women Entrepreneurship Finance (WE-Finance) Code, aimed at improving women entrepreneurs’ access to formal financial services, according to an official statement issued on Friday. The …

    Source: Profit by Pakistan Today - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    SBP kicks-off WE-Finance Code implementation to ‘empower women entrepreneurs’

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kicked off on Friday implementation of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code), a global initiative to increase financing to women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (WSMEs). The WE Finance Code, …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral

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