Pakistan Lowers Mortgage Rate to 5% to Help 500,000 Families Get Homes
The Government of Pakistan has announced a major change to its affordable housing program to make homeownership easier for many families. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), acting on the prime minister’s direction, cut the home loan interest rate under the “Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana” low-cost housing scheme to 5 percent from the earlier 8 percent. […]
LDA Crackdown on Illegal Commercial Properties Raises Concerns for Businesses in Lahore
The Lahore Development Authority has sealed 102 commercial properties across Lahore in a major enforcement drive against illegal commercial use. Officials said the properties were either operating without proper approval, had not paid required commercialization fees, or were violating land use rules. The operation covered several areas, including Faisal Town, Garden Town, Gulshan Ravi, Samanabad, […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Launches Digital Livestock System to Support Farmers
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched a new digital system to improve livestock management and support rural farmers. The Chief Minister officially introduced the Livestock Management Information System as part of efforts to modernize agriculture in the province. Livestock plays a major role in Pakistan’s rural economy. According to official data, the livestock sector […]
KSE-100 Falls 830 Points Amid Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced a tough session on Friday as the main index, KSE-100, fell sharply. Investors became worried after rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which hit market confidence. The index closed down by 830 points, ending the day at 168,062 points. During trading, the market fell even more, touching a low […]
Karachi to Host First Overseas Dubai FinTech Summit in August 2026
Pakistan is set to host the first international edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit in Karachi on 18 and 19 August 2026. The event is being organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Digital Authority and is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants, along with over 150 sponsors from different countries. The summit is seen […]
Senate Approves Virtual Assets Bill 2026 to Regulate Crypto Market in Pakistan
Pakistan has taken a major step toward regulating its digital finance sector after the Senate passed the Virtual Assets Bill 2026. The new law introduces a formal legal structure for digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, and related financial technologies. For years, crypto trading in Pakistan operated in a grey area, with no clear rules […]
KCCI Supports Trade Rule Changes to Strengthen Local Industry
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has spoken in favor of proposed amendments to national trade regulations, saying the changes are aimed at protecting local businesses and improving export performance. The chamber responded after some industry groups expressed concerns about the possible impact of the revisions on trade flows. Officials at KCCI said the […]
Pakistan’s Inflation Likely to Rise to 7.4% in February, Highest in 18 Months
Pakistan’s inflation rate is expected to increase to 7.4 percent year on year in February 2026, according to market estimates shared by Optimus Capital Management. This would be the highest inflation reading in the past 18 months. In January, headline inflation stood at 5.8 percent, showing that price pressures are building again. Analysts say several […]