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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs100 per litre fuel relief scheme for motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqis and vehicles up to 800cc amid rising petrol prices.

SECP has proposed new REIT reforms to boost investor participation, increase flexibility and attract long-term investment in Pakistan’s real estate sector.

Global goods trade remained above trend in mid-2026, with the WTO Goods Trade Barometer rising to 102.0 amid strong demand for AI-related electronic components.

Overseas Pakistanis in the UAE can now access Punjab land record services, including Fard issuance, through Pakistani diplomatic missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take immediate measures to address business community concerns, reduce energy costs, improve ease of doing business and support export-led economic growth.

RDA plans to establish a dedicated Enforcement Directorate to crack down on illegal construction, encroachments and unapproved housing schemes across Rawalpindi.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have strengthened cybersecurity cooperation, while Pakistani tech startups secured $400,000 in investment and new commercial partnerships at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, highlighting growing opportunities for Pakistan’s technology sector.

The government has launched a 25% first-loss credit guarantee to expand financing access for women entrepreneurs through microfinance institutions.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is preparing a rupee-denominated, dollar-settled bond after raising $3 billion through a successful Eurobond sale.