Pakistan Customs has foiled an attempt to import restricted cigarette tipping paper that was allegedly misdeclared as “poster paper in… Read More
EVs, Solar Panels, Laptops, Cattle Feed to Get More Expensive Next Week
Several products currently enjoying reduced General Sales Tax (GST) rates could face higher taxation in the upcoming FY2026-27 budget as… Read More
China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye Want to Invest in Pakistan’s Power Plants
China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye have expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s power distribution companies (DISCOs) as the government… Read More
Finance Minister Tells World Bank How Pakistan’s Youth Will Become More Successful
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with a World Bank Group delegation led by… Read More
CCP Allows Pak Arab Fertilizers to Buy Pakistan Oxygen Ltd’s Gas Plant
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of the liquid carbon dioxide (LCO₂) plant of Pakistan Oxygen… Read More
Govt to Stop Funding Most Provincial Development Projects
The federal government has decided to gradually phase out provincial development projects from the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP), a… Read More
Govt Launches Crackdown Against Worst-Performing Power Officials
The federal government has launched a nationwide accountability drive against power distribution company officials, with more than 100 officers facing… Read More
Pakistan Seeks Emergency LNG Spot Cargo
Pakistan has moved to secure additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from the international spot market as disruptions linked to… Read More
Ghani Chemical Approves Rs. 1.86 Billion Bet on Energy and Emissions Venture
Shareholders of Ghani Chemical Industries Limited (GCIL) have approved an investment of up to Rs. 1.86 billion in the associated… Read More
Govt Moves to Cut Property Taxes Despite IMF Objections
The federal government is considering major reductions in taxes on property purchases and sales as part of the FY2026-27 budget,… Read More
More Than 6.8 Million Pakistanis Joined the Banking System Last Year
Pakistan’s financial system added more than 6.8 million new unique bank accounts during 2025, with women accounting for 55 percent… Read More
Govt Admits Its Policies Are Failing to Boost Exports
Pakistan’s exports have remained largely stagnant at around $25 billion to $30 billion for nearly two decades despite ambitious growth… Read More
