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ECC has increased the MGMA low-cost housing loan cap to Rs10 million and reduced the markup rate to 5% to expand affordability. Officials say demand remains strong, with over 10,000 applications received and initial disbursements already underway.
Punjab has rolled out a pilot e-taxi programme starting in Lahore, offering 1,100 electric taxis on subsidized terms. The scheme includes a 30% allocation for women and broader plans to expand green transport services across the province.
KP has approved an electric bus project for Peshawar Ring Road for inclusion in the ADP 2026–27, alongside a new general hospital plan. The chief minister also cleared a feasibility study for a second Ring Road to ease congestion.
The federal cabinet is considering ending the Rs. 10 note and switching to a coin to reduce recurring printing and replacement costs. A report cited by officials says the move could save tens of billions of rupees over the next decade due to coins’ much longer lifespan.
A Senate committee has approved Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Bill 2025, a step toward regulating cryptocurrencies and related services. The proposed framework includes a regulator, licensing of service providers, and compliance rules aimed at improving oversight and investor protections.
ProPakistani reports the FBR uncovered an alleged scheme involving repackaging of smuggled and expired foreign-brand cigarettes under EPZ cover. The case raises concerns over tax losses, regulatory loopholes, and potential public-health risks from deteriorated products.
Sindh officials say Karachi’s incoming BRT buses have been stuck at the port for two months over a tax disagreement, with talks underway with the FBR. The provincial government is seeking parity with concessions reportedly granted for similar procurements elsewhere.
A fresh e-Office outage disrupted Finance Ministry operations just ahead of the IMF’s review visit. The Finance Division flagged repeated system failures to NITB, which says maintenance and upgrades are underway to improve stability and capacity.
PBA says banks are the government’s biggest taxpayers due to high levies, but cautions that the burden is undermining growth and credit expansion. The association urges a phased, balanced tax approach to support lending, investment, and digital banking.
SBP reserves posted a weekly gain of $19.1 million for the week ending February 13, 2026. Despite the uptick at the central bank, Pakistan’s total liquid FX reserves fell by $73.2 million overall.
Pakistan’s mutual fund AUMs rose to Rs. 4.317 trillion in January 2026, setting a new record. Equity AUMs surged 11% to Rs. 748 billion, while debt AUMs slipped marginally to Rs. 3.569 trillion.
OGDC says its Dars West-3 well in Sindh tested successfully, producing gas and condensate at commercial rates. The company is installing pipelines to connect output to processing facilities and the SSGC network.
