Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed officials to examine whether high income and sales tax rates can be reduced to… Read More
Amin Khan Lodhi Appointed Deputy Governor SBP
Muhammad Ali Lodhi has been appointed Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan for a five year term. He… Read More
OGRA Cuts LPG Prices for November as Global Rates Ease
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has slashed the maximum price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for November, citing… Read More
Senate Panel Slams Finance Division’s Failure to Explain Rs. 3.3 Billion Funds
Lawmakers have raised serious concerns after the Finance Division failed to explain the use of Rs. 3.3 billion in IMF… Read More
The Voice to Make TV Debut in Pakistan
Pakistan’s first-ever edition of the global singing franchise The Voice is set to launch, marking a major milestone for the… Read More
Govt Launches Major Startup Push With Cloud Support and Equity-Free Funding
Pakistan has rolled out a major support package for startups, including equity-free grants under the Pakistan Startup Fund, and nationwide… Read More
Smart Meter Prices Slashed as Govt Launches Nationwide Rollout
The Ministry of Energy has launched a major nationwide rollout of smart meters as part of its 2025-26 customer service… Read More
U.S. Critical Minerals Forum Explores Investment Opportunities in Pakistan’s Mining Sector
Pakistan’s mineral and mining sector is set for a potential boost as the President of the U.S. Critical Minerals Forum,… Read More
FBR Brings 40,000 Retailers Under POS Network
The Federal Board of Revenue has widened enforcement in the retail sector, installing point-of-sale systems at more than 40,000 large… Read More
FIA Drops Rs. 16 Billion Refund Case Against Ex-FBR Chief Shabbar Zaidi
The Federal Investigation Agency has ordered cancellation of the case filed against former FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi over alleged unauthorized… Read More
Petroleum Products Lead Customs Duty Collection with Rs. 291 Billion
The petroleum, oil and lubricants sector remained the largest contributor to customs duty during FY 2024-25, according to new data… Read More
15 Sectors Account for Over Half of Sales Tax in Pakistan
Over half of Pakistan’s sales tax on local goods now comes from just fifteen major sectors, led by electrical energy,… Read More
