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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has raised the minimum capital requirement for locally incorporated banks to Rs20 billion, introducing stricter financial standards to strengthen the country's banking sector. Announced on October 28, 2026, the revised rules also apply to foreign bank branches and development financial institutions (DFIs). Existing institutions...
Pakistan is planning a $10 million fund to support startups developing solutions to air pollution, as the government looks for new ways to address the country's worsening air quality. Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik announced the initiative at the Pakistan National Clean Air Conference 2026 in Islamabad on...
At least five people were killed and 27 others injured when a passenger bus plunged into a drain in Punjab's Hafizabad district on Thursday, October 29, 2026. According to Rescue 1122, the accident occurred in the Fatehke area of Pindi Bhattian tehsil. The bus was travelling from Raiwind to Chiniot...
Two sisters were allegedly shot dead by their brother in Karachi following a dispute over TikTok use. The incident occurred on October 28, 2026, in Shah Faisal Colony, raising concerns about domestic violence and women's safety. Police have identified the victims as 25-year-old Sobia and 20-year-old Hira. Their brother, Rehan,...
Bangladesh is urging India to negotiate a new Ganges water-sharing agreement before the existing 30-year treaty expires on December 12, 2026. With just weeks remaining, Dhaka fears that failure to reach an agreement could worsen dry-season water shortages, damage agricultural production and threaten millions of livelihoods. The dispute comes amid...
The war involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues to threaten regional stability, energy supplies and international security. On October 27, 2026, diplomatic efforts offered some hope of easing tensions, but fresh attacks, maritime warnings and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz kept the region on edge. Pakistan, Saudi...
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 12% on Monday, October 26, 2026, as rising global energy prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict threaten Pakistan's inflation outlook. The decision marks the central bank's first interest rate increase since April...
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed officials to prepare a Punjab film royalty law to protect artists' earnings and strengthen Pakistan's entertainment industry. The government has also approved financial incentives for Punjabi and Urdu films. These measures aim to revive local cinema, attract investment and restore Lahore's position as...
Pakistani actress Aymen Saleem has officially joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), marking a new chapter in her career as she moves from the entertainment industry into politics. The Chupke Chupke star announced her decision during a press conference in Karachi, explaining that former prime minister Benazir Bhutto's political journey...
Pakistan and Qatar are exploring new opportunities to strengthen trade, attract investment and develop industrial partnerships, with agriculture, food security, electric vehicles, information technology and infrastructure emerging as major areas of cooperation. The discussions took place during the second meeting of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Task Force on Trade and Investment...
