The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has promulgated revised operating rules governing its real-time settlement platform PRISM+, superseding the prior regulatory framework issued in 2018 and establishing updated protocols for both funds transfers and government securities transactions.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has granted approval for the Offer for Sale (OFS) of units of JS Rental REIT (JSRR), thereby facilitating a regulated investment avenue for participation in income-generating real estate assets through the capital market.

The Lahore High Court has upheld the federal government’s policy decision to discontinue the provision of free electricity units for Grade-17 officers of WAPDA and associated power distribution companies, affirming the legality of the measure.

The Government of Pakistan has realised in excess of Rs180 billion in revenue from consumers through the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) over the preceding six-week period, according to officials from the Ministry of Finance.

Pakistan’s short-term inflation, as measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator, recorded a week-on-week decline of 0.69% for the period ending April 16, 2026, based on data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

The Punjab Revenue Authority has reported cumulative revenue collections exceeding Rs250 billion during the first nine months of FY2025–26, compared to Rs181 billion in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal year, reflecting an increase of approximately Rs70 billion.

The Government of Pakistan has initiated a nationwide enforcement drive targeting the illicit cigarette trade, in response to substantial revenue leakages estimated between Rs200 billion and Rs343 billion annually, based on official data and independent analysis.

The Government of Pakistan has commenced the registration process for companies intending to commercially import used vehicles up to five years old, pursuant to a policy framework approved by the federal cabinet.