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Foreign Companies Invest Over Rs. 15 Billion in Pakistan’s Social Development During FY2025
Foreign companies operating in Pakistan significantly expanded their contribution to community development during fiscal year 2025,…
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Pakistan Considers Importing Cheaper Oil and Gas From Iran to Ease Energy Costs
Pakistan is exploring the possibility of importing cheaper oil and gas from Iran as part of…
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OGDCL Begins Oil Production From Newly Discovered Bobi Deep-1 Well in Sindh
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has officially started oil production from its newly discovered…
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Maize Prices Drop Nearly 20% Across Punjab as Demand Weakens and New Crop Boosts Supply
Maize prices across Punjab have witnessed a significant decline over the past two months, with wholesale…
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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…
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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…
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Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Projects Could Create 400,000 Job Opportunities for Pakistanis
Pakistan is preparing to capitalize on the massive economic opportunities expected to emerge from Saudi Arabia’s…
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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…
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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…
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Government Announces Massive Reduction in Petrol and Diesel Prices Across Pakistan
In a major relief for consumers and businesses, the federal government has announced a substantial reduction…
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Cabinet Approves Independent Directors for PNSC Board to Strengthen Corporate Governance
The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) has approved the appointment of independent directors to the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Senate Panel Calls for ‘One Tax Only’ System and Relief Measures for Exporters
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has urged the government to consider significant tax…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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FBR Small Shopkeepers Tax Scheme 2026: 1% Tax, Eligibility and Registration
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue is implementing a simplified tax scheme for small shopkeepers and retailers,…