President and Prime Minister Urge Action for Safe, Resilient Food Systems
June 7, 2026
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have issued calls to action for stakeholders in agriculture and
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Chemical Industry Key to Economic Growth, Minister Ahsan Iqbal Says
June 7, 2026
Lahore: The chemical industry is poised to play a significant role in Pakistan’s economic growth, export promotion, and job creation,
Tax System Reforms Drive Business Facilitation in Pakistan
June 7, 2026
Islamabad: Major economic reforms introduced in Pakistan since 2024 have modernized the tax system, digital payments, and the trade sector,
Pakistan Signs MoU for Development of Maritime Business District in Karachi
June 7, 2026
Karachi: Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi and local partners to explore the development of a maritime
AJK Supreme Court Upholds Government’s Stance on Refugee Seats, Rejects Protest Politics
June 7, 2026
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Supreme Court has affirmed the government’s position on the issue of refugee seats, rejecting
IGP Islamabad Reviews Security and Counter-Terrorism Efforts, Calls for Swift Actions
June 7, 2026
Islamabad: Inspector General of Police Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi convened a meeting at the Central Police Office, focusing on
Normalcy Prevails in Bagh District Amid Rejection of Strike Call
June 7, 2026
Bagh: Daily life and business activities are proceeding without disruption in Bagh district, part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Commercial
Islamabad Traffic Police Implements New Measures to Manage Weekly Bazaar Congestion
June 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD: In an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and ensure smooth vehicular movement around the city’s weekly bazaars, the Islamabad
Opening of Field Offices of SBP BSC on Dec 31, 2022 for Exchanging Old Designed Demonetized Banknotes
December 28, 2022
Karachi, December 28, 2022 (PPI-OT):In terms of Federal Government Notification F.No.2(1)IF-III/2010 dated December 23, 2021 last date for exchangeability of old design large, size banknotes of Rs 10, 50, 100 and 1000 is December 31, 2022. These banknotes are exchangeable from the field offices of State Bank of Pakistan’s subsidiary,
State Bank to issue banknotes with Jameel Ahmad’s signature from December 29, 2022
December 28, 2022
Karachi, December 28, 2022 (PPI-OT):The State Bank of Pakistan will start issuing banknotes bearing the signature of SBP Governor, Jameel Ahmad with effect from December 29, 2022 from the offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation. The banknotes bearing the signatures of his predecessors will continue to remain in circulation as
The Last Date for Encashment of Withdrawn Prize Bonds Extended
December 27, 2022
Karachi, December 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Federal Government has given another opportunity to the public to get the withdrawn prize bonds of Rs.7500, 15,000, 25,000 and Rs. 40,000 redeemed/encashed by June 30, 2023. Earlier, the government had fixed deadline of June 30, 2022, for redemption/encashment of these prize bonds, however, considering
Old Design Large Size Banknotes cannot be exchanged after 31 December 2022: SBP
December 26, 2022
Karachi, December 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Federal Government vide Gazette Notification F.No.2(1)IF-III/2010 dated December 23, 2021, had extended the last date for exchange of old design large size banknotes of Rs 10, 50, 100 and 1000 by one year. The holders of these old design large banknotes have been given the
Opening of Branches for Collection of Government Receipts/ Duties/ Taxes on 31st December, 2022
December 26, 2022
Karachi, December 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):In order to facilitate the collection of Government receipts / duties / taxes, it has been decided that the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP-BSC) and authorized branches of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) will observe extended banking hours till 8:00 P.M. and 10:00
Digital Payments continue to show rising trend during FY21-22
December 23, 2022
Karachi, December 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):Annual Payment Systems Report for the fiscal year 2021-22 is released today by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) which presents major developments in the payments eco-system of the country accompanied by overall summary of transactions. In continuation of its efforts to promote and enhance digital
Deposit Protection Corporation Issues Annual Report for FY22
December 23, 2022
Karachi, December 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC), a subsidiary of State Bank of Pakistan, has issued its second Annual Report today, covering its activities for FY22. The report has been issued with the objectives to further enhance public awareness regarding explicit but limited protection of deposits in the banking
CBD Punjab Value Added Rainwater Harvesting Tank in Kalma Chowk Remodelling Project
December 23, 2022
Lahore, December 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab), has planned to build a Rainwater Harvesting Tank at Saint Marry Park Lahore. This initiative is a valuable addition to the authority’s existing project of CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk