Regulatory

SBP Holds Policy Rate Unchanged at 11 Point 5 Percent Amid Economic Recovery and Geopolitical Risks

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State Bank of Pakistan maintains the policy rate at 11 point 5 percent as the Monetary Policy Committee balances moderating inflation, improving FX reserves, and Middle East conflict risks.

New SECP Digital KYC Framework Via IBAN Verification Facilitates Fast Investor Onboarding

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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan introduces IBAN-based digital verification to simplify customer onboarding and modernize the financial ecosystem.
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National Accountability Bureau and Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Strengthen Regulatory Ties

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The leadership of NAB and SECP meet at the corporate regulator head office to enhance institutional cooperation and coordinate frameworks.

SECP Approves Second SPAC IPO to Boost Capital Market Listings

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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan approves the LSE SPAC-II initial public offering marking the fourteenth market listing for the fiscal year.

SBP Keeps Policy Rate Steady at Eleven Point Five Percent to Counter Double Digit Inflation

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The State Bank of Pakistan holds its benchmark policy rate at 11.5 percent during the final monetary policy committee meeting of fiscal year 2026.

Pakistan Proposes Massive Reduction in Withholding Tax on International Card Transactions to Boost Documentation

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The Pakistani government proposes a ninety percent cut in withholding tax on international debit and credit card transactions in the federal budget to discourage hundi channels.

Pakistan Budget Proposes Massive Reduction in Withholding Tax on International Card Transactions

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The federal government introduces strict penalties under the Finance Bill 2026 for taxpayers refusing digital integration and POS system deployment.

Government Plans Capital Gains and Transaction Tax on Cryptocurrency in Budget 2026-27 to Formally Regulate Digital Assets

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Federal authorities prepare a comprehensive tax and regulatory framework for cryptocurrency in Pakistan ahead of the upcoming fiscal budget 2026-27 to document the sector.