Narrow Banking Spread Pushes Profits Lower for Pakistani Banks
March 18, 2026
3:56 pm
Pakistan’s banking sector saw minor changes in February 2026, with a small rise in deposit returns and a sharper decline in lending rates. These trends
Pakistan’s banking sector saw minor changes in February 2026, with a small rise in deposit returns and a sharper decline in lending rates. These trends
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted new powers to the Director of the Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation (Inland Revenue) to approve
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) recorded losses of around Rs. 500 billion between 2015 and 2023, officials told the Senate Standing Committee on Privatization on
The Govt has directed shipping companies to stop charging war risk surcharges on shipments that departed before the recent regional tensions. The decision came after
The federal government of Pakistan has announced a significant increase in the price of kerosene oil, according to a recent notification from the Oil and
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has raised the investment limit for Sahulat Account holders from Rs. 1 million to Rs. 3 million.
The Petroleum Dealers Association has threatened a nationwide strike starting March 26 if their profit margins are not increased. Fuel pumps across Pakistan may shut
The prices of ghee and cooking oil have increased by Rs 20 per kilogram following a rise in petroleum prices. This surge has affected households
The federal government has announced that there is no immediate plan to raise LNG gas prices despite ongoing fluctuations in global energy markets. Petroleum Minister
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are close to finalizing a revised tax collection target of Rs. 13.45 trillion for the current fiscal year.
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) closed in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 116th consecutive day on Tuesday. It gained one paisa, closing at
Overseas Pakistanis have sent $26.5 billion to the country in the first seven months of the current financial year. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
