Category: Economy
FBR Mandates E-Commerce Platforms to Withhold Sales Tax at Source
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a significant reform aimed at strengthening tax compliance in the rapidly expanding…
Pakistan Announces Fitrana and Fidyah Amounts for Ramadan 2026
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has announced the official rates for Fitrana (Sadaqatul-Fitr) and Fidyah for Ramadan 2026, providing…
Court Orders Immediate Closure of Illegal Food Street in Karachi
The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court has directed the immediate closure and dismantling of an illegal food street…
Kuwait Announces New Residency Rules and Fees for Expatriates
Kuwait has officially introduced significant updates to its residency regulations, marking an important shift in the country’s immigration framework. The…
Ministry of Defence Announces Hundreds of Jobs from BS-01 to BS-18 Across Pakistan
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a major recruitment drive, offering hundreds of government jobs ranging from BS-01 to…
Gold Prices Surge Again in Pakistan Amid Global Market Gains
Gold prices in Pakistan experienced another significant increase on Wednesday, following strong gains in the international market. Investors and buyers…
Pakistani Rupee Extends Gains Against US Dollar for 93rd Consecutive Day
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its modest upward trend against the US Dollar (USD), closing in green for the 93rd…
Government Plans to Send 800,000 Pakistanis Abroad for Employment
The Government of Pakistan has announced plans to send 800,000 Pakistani nationals overseas for employment, with a focus on enhancing…
Lawmakers Hope for SBP Interest Rate to Drop to Single Digits by June 2026
During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce on Monday, lawmakers expressed optimism that the State Bank of…
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Visit Pakistan Tomorrow for High-Level Talks and Business Forum
President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, is set to arrive in Islamabad tomorrow on his first official visit to Pakistan, marking…
Former Solicitor of Ex-Pakistani Cricketer Fined Rs. 1.54 Crore for Dishonesty
Shahid Ali, a former UK solicitor representing ex-Pakistan cricketer Nasir Jamshed, has been fined £40,000 (approximately Rs. 1.54 crore) and…
Gold Prices Plunge, Now Approaching Rs. 5 Lakh Per Tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant drop on Friday, following a record high just a day earlier, highlighting continued…
Banks to Remain Open for Extended Hours on Saturday to Facilitate Tax Payments
In a move aimed at easing the process of government revenue collection, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced…
Inquiry Report Exposes Safety Lapses Behind Gul Plaza Fire Tragedy
An official inquiry report into the devastating Gul Plaza fire has revealed a series of safety failures and emergency response…
ZTBL President/CEO Visits NADRA Headquarters to Strengthen Digital Banking Collaboration
President and CEO of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), Mr. Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti, visited the National Database and Registration Authority…
KP Government Splits Swat Into Two Districts to Improve Governance
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has formally bifurcated the historic and world-famous Swat district into two separate administrative units, Swat and…