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The State Bank's draft Open Banking Regulations would let licensed third-party apps read account data and start payments once a customer agrees. Anyone can comment until 30 November.
Searchable Editorial · 30 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
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Customs authorities of the two countries agreed a green channel at the Sost-Khunjerab border for an agreed list of agricultural products, with faster checks for perishables, weeks before the pass closes for winter.
1d ago
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A prime minister's subcommittee wants a customs green channel for fruit, a 60% tariff concession at Port Qasim and exporters' finance extended before 15 November, as the kinnow season opens.
1d ago
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Local banks must hold Rs 20 billion instead of Rs 10 billion; foreign branches and DFIs face new floors too. Analysts expect no cut in dividends.
1d ago
Business
Reuters says Pakistani clients were told Qatari LNG cargoes stay halted until year-end, two months into winter gas demand.
3d ago
Business
Employees at vice president level or below can take a voluntary exit package as Microsoft shifts money into AI. Pakistan is not on the list of countries.
4d ago
