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SBP InvestPak digital platform allows every Pakistani to buy government securities online through a secure, paperless investment system launched by the State Bank of Pakistan.

Every Pakistani Can Now Buy Govt Securities Through SBP InvestPak

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-07-07

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched “InvestPak” on Monday, a digital portal and mobile app that lets ordinary citizens and corporate investors buy government securities directly from their phones or computers, without visiting a bank branch or filling out paper forms. SBP designed the platform specifically for retail and corporate investors who want ... Read more

Pakistani currency exchange market in Karachi showing Iranian rial rate Pakistan 2026 trading at 1.75 million rials per US dollar amid sanctions economic pressure

Iranian Rial’s Historic Fall Raises Big Questions for Pakistani Traders

Nayab Fatima2026-07-07

The Iranian rial is trading at very low levels relative to the American dollar and there are no signs of recovery in the near future. The Iranian rial rate Pakistan 2026 image depicts a currency that is under attack from several angles at once sanctions by the US, persistent inflation in the country, foreign exchange ... Read more

Lucky Islamic Dividend Yield Fund launch — new Halal income opportunity for Pakistani investors"

Lucky Investmets Launches Lucky Islamic Dividend Yield Fund

Nayab Fatima2026-07-06

The announcement by the firm has come about in view of the release of the fund named “Lucky Islamic Dividend Yield Fund (LIDYF)” which is Shariah compliant open-end equity fund. The announcement was made on July 7, 2026, by the Karachi-based asset management company. Lucky Islamic Dividend Yield Fund Features The Lucky Islamic Dividend Yield ... Read more

Prize bond tax explained under Finance Act 2026-27, showing tax deductions for filers and non-filers on winning amount.

How Much Tax Will Filer and Non-Filers Pay on Winning Prize Money?

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-07-06

KARACHI: The federal government has kept prize bond tax rates untouched under the new Finance Act 2026-27, which took effect July 1, giving winners clarity on exactly how much they’ll lose to tax before they see their prize money. Filers still pay 15 percent tax on any prize bond winnings, while non-filers face double that ... Read more

Bank Alfalah Limited headquarters Pakistan as bank secures USD50 million senior term loan from British International Investment BII for climate finance and green investment

Bank Alfalah Secures USD50 Million From British International Investment

Nayab Fatima2026-07-06

Strategic collaboration between Bank Alfalah Limited and British International Investment (BII), the development finance institution of the United Kingdom, has brought in a USD50 million senior term loan facility to enable climate finance in Pakistan. This strategic collaboration between Bank Alfalah Limited and BII for climate finance in Pakistan focuses on one of the key ... Read more

Flour prices in Pakistan surge as a 20kg flour bag reaches Rs2,900 in Karachi, highlighting rising food inflation and the widening regional price gap across the country.

Karachi Pays Pakistan’s Highest Flour Price as 20kg Bag Hits Rs 2,900

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-07-06

KARACHI: Flour prices have surged once more throughout Pakistan, raising the cost of a 20-kg bag of flour up to Rs2,900 in some markets, while Karachi has been declared the most costly city of Pakistan for wheat flour, as per the recently released PBS weekly price data for Pakistan. This new surge is adding to ... Read more

KSE-100 Index today Pakistan Stock Exchange PSX gains 875 points Monday July 2026 bullish opening

KSE-100 Rockets 875 Points at Monday Open

Nayab Fatima2026-07-06

KARACHI: The Pakistani stock market kicked off the week on an upbeat note as the KSE-100 index was up 875.56 points (or 0.47 percent) at 186,247.76 in the early minutes of trade on Monday. Buoyant buying pressure was observed in various sectors in response to the favorable international crude oil prices, reduced geopolitical risks in ... Read more

Pakistan Carpet Expo showcases handmade carpets as global buyers gather in Lahore for international export opportunities.

Pakistan Carpet Expo Eyes Multi-Million Dollar Export Deals With Global Buyers

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-07-06

LAHORE: Pakistan’s carpet makers are poised to ink millions of dollars worth of export deals in an international exhibition that is set to take place in Lahore, CTI chairperson Ijaz-ur-Rehman said while addressing a group of industrialists and exporters on Sunday. Rehman addressed industrialists and exporters at a conference ahead of the International Handloom Carpet ... Read more

Pakistan textile exports dropped 22.63% in June 2026 despite marginal annual growth during FY2025-26.

Pakistan Loses $375 Million as Textile Exports Suddenly Collapse

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-07-04

KARACHI: Pakistan textile exports plunged by 22.63% in June 2026 as compared to the same month last year despite the fact that the country’s textile sector ended its financial year on a positive note. Textile exports earned a total revenue of $1.282 billion as against $1.522 billion earned last year. May had told a different ... Read more

Gold jewellery and bullion at Pakistan sarafa market as gold price today rises Rs12200 per tola to Rs440936 following international market gains

Gold Price in Pakistan Surges Rs12,200 Per Tola to Rs440,936

Nayab Fatima2026-07-03

The price of gold in Pakistan on Friday surged significantly, surging by Rs12,200 per tola to touch Rs440,936 in the domestic market. This is another record addition in a series of gains which are taking bullion prices to new all-time highs. The gains reflect the gains in the international market where gold increased by $122 ... Read more