Chinese Exchange Praises SECP Reforms, Signals Stronger Investment Interest in Pakistan
Pakistan’s efforts to modernize its capital markets have received a positive response from China, with the China Financial Futures Exchange…
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Pakistan’s FY2026-27 Budget Approved: Key Tax Relief, Development Spending and EV Reforms Explained
Pakistan’s federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 has been approved without opposition, paving the way for a wide range of…
Premier PayFast Strengthens Industry Collaboration Through Third Padel Partners Tournament in Islamabad
Premier PayFast, Pakistan’s leading payment gateway and State Bank of Pakistan-licensed PSO/PSP, successfully organized the Third Padel Partners Tournament in…
British-Pakistani Tutor Jailed Over £300,000 University Exam and Coursework Fraud Scheme
A British-Pakistani private tutor has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of running a large-scale…
Government Plans Faster Petrol Price Relief as New Weekly Pricing Mechanism Under Review
The federal government is preparing to introduce a new pricing mechanism for petroleum products that could allow consumers to benefit…
Punjab Makes Online Property Tax Payments Compulsory Under Budget 2026–27
The Government of Punjab has announced a significant shift in its tax collection system by making online property tax payments…
First Post-Conflict LNG Cargo From Qatar Approaches Pakistan Via Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan is set to receive its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from Qatar following recent regional tensions, with the…
APTMA Urges FBR to Revise Sales Tax Penalty Proposals in Finance Bill 2026
Pakistan’s textile sector has raised concerns over proposed amendments to sales tax penalties included in the Finance Bill 2026, warning…
Senators Question Fixed Electricity Charges After Bills Surge by More Than 100%
Growing concerns over rising electricity costs dominated discussions at a recent Senate finance committee meeting, where lawmakers called for a…
Pakistan’s Economy Gains Momentum as Finance Minister Projects Stronger Growth and Lower Inflation
Pakistan’s economy has entered a phase of recovery and stabilization, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, who expressed confidence that…
Pakistan Moves Toward Cashless Toll Collection on Major Motorways and Highways
The federal government has stepped up efforts to modernize Pakistan’s road infrastructure by accelerating the implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems…
Government Introduces Fixed Tax Scheme for Small Retailers and Shopkeepers
The federal government has proposed a new fixed tax framework for small retailers and shopkeepers as part of its FY2026-27…
Luxury Petrol Cars and Premium EVs Likely to Cost More as Government Proposes New Taxes
Buying luxury vehicles in Pakistan may soon become more expensive as the federal government has unveiled fresh taxation proposals in…
Pakistan’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.1% as Nearly 6 Million People Remain Without Jobs
Pakistan’s unemployment rate has climbed to 7.1 percent, with approximately 5.9 million people currently without jobs, according to the Economic…
Every Rs. 100 Hike in Fertilizer Prices Adds Rs. 20 Billion Burden on Pakistan’s Farmers
Pakistan’s agriculture sector continues to face mounting financial challenges as fertilizer costs remain one of the largest expenses for farmers…