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News Pakistan: Currency exchange latest rates in Pakistan today – 5 October 2026

Published on: Sunday 04 October 2026
Currency exchange latest rates in Pakistan today – 5 October 2026
News source: https://pakobserver.net/currency-exchange-latest-rates-in-pakistan-today-5-october-2026/

US Dollar steady against Pakistani rupee with a buying rate of 277.8 and a selling rate of 278.2 today (5 October 2026).

News Pakistan: Currency exchange rates in Pakistan today – 9 October 2026

Published on: Thursday 08 October 2026
Currency exchange rates in Pakistan today – 9 October 2026
News source: https://pakobserver.net/currency-exchange-rates-in-pakistan-today-9-october-2026/

US Dollar steady against Pakistani rupee with a buying rate of 277.4 and a selling rate of 278.2 today (9 October 2026).

News Pakistan: Pakistan’s financial inclusion index rises to 59.5 in 2025 as digital banking expands

Published on: Wednesday 07 October 2026
Pakistan’s financial inclusion index rises to 59.5 in 2025 as digital banking expands
News source: https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/08/pakistans-financial-inclusion-index-rises-to-595-in-2025-as-digital-banking-expands

SBP reports 1.4-point increase from 58.1 in 2024, driven primarily by greater usage of financial services, followed by improvements in access and quality under National Financial Inclusion Strategy 20 ...

News Pakistan: IMF Hands Pakistan Its First Draft Deal: Will Islamabad Sign Off This Week?

Published on: Friday 02 October 2026
IMF Hands Pakistan Its First Draft Deal: Will Islamabad Sign Off This Week?
News source: https://www.techjuice.pk/imf-hands-pakistan-its-first-draft-deal-will-islamabad-sign-off-this-week/

Pakistan and IMF will begin negotiations on key economic targets after the visiting IMF review mission shared its first draft of MEFP.

News Pakistan: IMF-Pakistan talks 'enter' final stage

Published on: Tuesday 06 October 2026
IMF-Pakistan talks 'enter' final stage
News source: https://arynews.tv/imf-pakistan-talks-enter-final-stage

The discussions are continuing on outstanding issues, including objections to the country’s auto policy. According to sources...

News Pakistan: Pakistan to import three LNG cargoes from Qatar for October amid Hormuz uncertainty

Published on: Monday 05 October 2026
Pakistan to import three LNG cargoes from Qatar for October amid Hormuz uncertainty
News source: https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/06/pakistan-to-import-three-lng-cargoes-from-qatar-for-october-amid-hormuz-uncertainty

Government plans talks with Iran to facilitate safe passage of vessels as QatarEnergy extends force majeure until November 4; spot cargoes could cost around $100 million each ...

News Pakistan: Local smartphone manufacturing declines in Pakistan after sharp rise in mobile imports

Published on: Tuesday 06 October 2026
Local smartphone manufacturing declines in Pakistan after sharp rise in mobile imports
News source: https://www.geo.tv/latest/685383-local-smartphone-manufacturing-declines-in-pakistan-after-sharp-rise-in-mobile-imports

Pakistan's local smartphone manufacturing industry has faced significant pressure following a sharp increase in the import of fully built mobile phones, especially used devices, The News reported on Wednesday, citing data from the Pakistan...

News Pakistan: Pakistan’s reeling economy takes new hit from protests

Published on: Thursday 11 May 2023
Pakistan’s reeling economy takes new hit from protests
News source: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/12/pakistans-reeling-economy-takes-new-hit-from-protests

Karachi, Pakistan – On a hot day in Karachi, Mohammad Junaid, an employee of Pakistan Railways, stops his motorcycle by the roadside to ask passersby if they need a ride. Junaid works part-time for a ...

News Pakistan: ‘Pakistan’s Existing System Needs Complete Reset,’ Naqvi tells Business Community

Published on: Friday 02 October 2026
‘Pakistan’s Existing System Needs Complete Reset,’ Naqvi tells Business Community
News source: https://pakobserver.net/pakistans-existing-system-needs-complete-reset-naqvi-tells-business-community/

LAHORE — Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan is in dire need of “system reset”, as he urges business community to focus on boosting exports and

News Pakistan: Digital Banking Platform Zindigi Launches Pakistan’s Fintech Credit Card

Published on: Sunday 22 March 2026
Digital Banking Platform Zindigi Launches Pakistan’s Fintech Credit Card
News source: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2026/03/268181-digital-banking-platform-zindigi-launches-pakistans-fintech-credit-card/

In a key development for Pakistan’s outdated financial services sector, the digital banking platform Zindigi has officially rolled out the country’s inaugural fintech credit card. The launch occurred ...

News Pakistan: Top 10 Credit Cards in Pakistan

Published on: Sunday 20 September 2026
Top 10 Credit Cards in Pakistan
News source: https://www.economy.pk/banking/top-10-credit-cards-in-pakistan

Compare Pakistan's top 10 credit cards for 2026, from HBL Platinum's uncapped cashback to Meezan's Islamic options and UBL Signature's travel perks.

News Pakistan: Walee Financial Services Introduces Pakistan’s First Islamic Nano Financing Product

Published on: Thursday 31 October 2024
Walee Financial Services Introduces Pakistan’s First Islamic Nano Financing Product
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/walee-financial-services-introduces-pakistan-071400030.html

Pakistan's First Islamic Nano Financing Product Walee Financial Services Introduces Pakistan's First Islamic Nano Financing Product ISLAMABAD, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Walee Financial Services Pvt Ltd. proudly introduces Pakistan’s first Islamic nano-financing product, offering interest-free (riba-free) nano-finance through a unique commodity-based trade structure under its fintech brand Hakeem©. This innovative product embodies the ethos of “سود نہیں تجارت,” emphasizing a commitment to

News Pakistan: PM woos global financial giants to expand investment, services in Pakistan

Published on: Tuesday 29 September 2026
PM woos global financial giants to expand investment, services in Pakistan
News source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/30/pm-woos-global-financial-giants-to-expand-investment-services-in-pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met senior executives of JP Morgan, Barclays, Citi, BlackRock and Rothschild & Co in London, inviting them to expand investment and financial services in Pakistan. He ...

News Pakistan: Why Indian markets are undeterred by strikes against Pakistan

Published on: Tuesday 06 May 2025
Why Indian markets are undeterred by strikes against Pakistan
News source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/07/indian-markets-are-undeterred-by-strikes-against-pakistan.html

"Structural reforms, resilient domestic demand, and strong macro fundamentals continue to offer a compelling case," said Mohit Mirpuri, an equity fund manager at SGMC Capital. Markets also appeared to ...

News Pakistan: Pakistan to Ban Online Services Related to Cryptocurrencies

Published on: Wednesday 17 May 2023
Pakistan to Ban Online Services Related to Cryptocurrencies
News source: https://news.bitcoin.com/pakistan-to-ban-online-services-related-to-cryptocurrencies/

Authorities in Pakistan intend to prohibit all internet-based crypto services despite significant digital-asset investments made by Pakistanis. The decision comes as government officials in Islamabad ...

News Pakistan: Pakistan Plans to Ban Cryptocurrencies as Stance Hardens: Reports

Published on: Thursday 13 January 2022
Pakistan Plans to Ban Cryptocurrencies as Stance Hardens: Reports
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pakistan-plans-ban-cryptocurrencies-stance-112241281.html

The government of Pakistan and its central bank want to ban the use of cryptocurrencies, local media reported, citing a document submitted to a provincial court. The document was compiled by a ...

News Pakistan: Pakistan Announces Fresh Ban on Crypto, but Adoption as a Hedge Remains Popular

Published on: Thursday 18 May 2023
Pakistan Announces Fresh Ban on Crypto, but Adoption as a Hedge Remains Popular
News source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/05/18/pakistan-announces-fresh-ban-on-crypto-but-adoption-as-a-hedge-remains-popular

Pakistan's government has hardened its stance against cryptocurrencies, even as retailers continue to hedge their financial bets against a devaluing Pakistani rupee partly due to a volatile political ...

News Pakistan: Pakistan Construction Industry Report 2024: Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Project Pipeline Analysis & Forecasts ...

Published on: Monday 29 July 2024
Pakistan Construction Industry Report 2024: Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Project Pipeline Analysis & Forecasts ...
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pakistan-construction-industry-report-2024-092600143.html

Dublin, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Pakistan Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis, 2024-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The construction industry in Pakistan is expected to contract by 3.5% in real terms in 2024, owing to political uncertainty, weak governance and public administration, and declining investment. According