2025 October

State Bank reserves inch up by $16m to $14.47bn (24 Oct 2025), total liquid reserves at $19.69bn; import cover steady near 2.36 months. Latest Weekly Position and Key Numbers Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $16 million during the week ending 24 October 2025, taking the level...

Environmental watchdog raids Sector B‑17 marble factories for breaking air‑pollution rules; multiple units sealed to protect public health and urban air quality. Where the Raids Happened A targeted operation was conducted by Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) in Sector B-17, Islamabad. The move was against marble-cutting and polishing factories which were identified to be releasing...

Jazz partners with easypaisa to bring CallPerks to digital banking, turning ring‑back tones into real‑time brand messages with simple, personal reach. What CallPerks Does for Brands CallPerks is an AdTech product offered by Jazz that transforms the regular phone call into an opportunity to inform or remind customers. The customer receives a short, unique audio...

IOC and Saudi Arabia end their 12‑year esports hosting deal. The IOC will restructure the Olympics Esports Games and seek a new model and venue. What Changed and Why It Matters A large change has also occurred, with Saudi Arabia no longer being the host of the first Olympics Esports Games, being the confirmation of...

If FBR misses targets, Pakistan could lift taxes on mobile calls, solar panels, cash withdrawals and processed foods to meet IMF-agreed fiscal goals. What the Government Is Considering Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will introduce Rs. 200 billion in extra tax measures if revenue falls short or expenses exceed limits...

Sheikh Mohammed launches a Dh4.7bn endowment district with a hospital, medical university, schools, housing and retail to fund global aid. What the New Endowment District Includes Dubai has also declared a permanent endowment district of Dh4.7 billion. In the plan, there will be a hospital that will treat approximately 90 000 patients annually, a medical...

Murad Ali Shah announces waiver for the first e‑challan in Karachi; citizens can apply within 10 days as e‑ticketing targets safer roads. What the Waiver Means for Drivers The Chief Minister of the Sindh, Murad Ali Shah has indicated that the Karachi waives the first e-challan when a traffic offence occurs. The relocation is intended...

Sindh has postponed the new agriculture income tax (up to 45%) for one year, restoring the old maximum 15% rates; the ordinance allows future changes by notification. What Has Changed and from When The Sindh government has put off the higher agriculture income tax slabs, which increased to 45 percent, by a year. The old...

SBP and TWF sign an MoU to expand inclusive, digital financial literacy. Plan: reach 1.2m people in FY2026 and 10m beneficiaries by end‑FY2028. Targets and Timeline: What SBP Wants to Achieve By the end of FY2028, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has an objective of teaching financial literacy to 10 million individuals. The central...

Chinese brand KOORUI is entering Pakistan with gaming monitors and an 18‑month warranty. Specs include IPS/OLED, up to 165Hz, and sizes 24–34 inches. What’s Announced and Who Confirmed It KOORUI is a Chinese international monitor brand owned by the HKC Group, and now plans to enter Pakistan. The news emerged in the Pakistani PC Gamers...