*SBP Extends Housing Loan Tenor to 30 Years*
SBP has increased the maximum housing loan period from 20 to 30 years, making home financing more accessible.
*Pakistani Women Entrepreneurs Secure Rs. 29 Billion Under Youth Loan Scheme*
Pakistani women entrepreneurs have secured Rs. 29 billion in loans under the Youth Loan Scheme, supporting business growth and female entrepreneurship.
🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Remittances Reach $3.6 Billion in July 2026
Workers’ remittances rose to $3.6 billion in July 2026.
📈 13% YoY growth
📈 4.5% MoM growth
Top sources:
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — $913.9M
🇦🇪 UAE — $737.3M
🇬🇧 UK — $555.5M
🇺🇸 USA — $317.2M
#Remittances#Economy#OverseasPakistan
*NAB Recovers Rs. 2.45 Trillion in State Assets in Q2 2026*
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) recovered **state assets worth Rs. 2.45 trillion during the second quarter of 2026**, highlighting its efforts to recover public funds and assets.
*SBP Releases FY27 MPC Meeting Schedule*
The State Bank of Pakistan has released the FY27 calendar for Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings, outlining key dates for interest rate decisions.
Major anti-narcotics success in Gwadar
Pakistan Navy & Coast Guards, in a joint operation, recovered 1,500 kg hashish and 500 kg ice in Pishukan.
Drugs worth approx. USD 215M were being smuggled via the Arabian Sea.
#Gwadar#PakistanNavy#AntiNarcotics#Pakistan
Pakistan received a record $4.3 billion in workers’ remittances in May 2026, up 20.2% MoM and 15.4% YoY.
Total remittances for Jul–May FY26 reached $38.1 billion, marking a 9.2% increase from $34.9 billion a year earlier.
Govt Rejects IMF’s 18% GST Proposal on EVs
Pakistan rejects IMF proposal to impose 18% GST on electric vehicles, aiming to keep EVs affordable and promote green transportation in the country. #Pakistan#EVs#IMF
“Hum Hain Bunyan-un-Marsoos” Teaser Released 🇵🇰
A powerful teaser has been released marking one year since the success of “Battle of Truth”, a shining chapter in Pakistan’s defense history.
A tribute to national spirit and sacrifices.
#Pakistan#Defense#Teaser#BattleOfTruth
Rs. 20 Billion Funding Plan 📊
Bank Alfalah to raise Rs. 20 billion through long-term funding to support growth and expand lending portfolio.
#BankAlfalah#Pakistan#Banking#Finance
PTA Tax Update on Used iPhone 15 Seriese (PTA) has revised tax on used iPhone 15 models after updated customs values.
➡️ Registration costs have increased for most models
➡️ Imported iPhones may become more expensive
#PTA#iPhone15#Pakistan#TechNews