The federal government has decided to gradually abolish the sales tax exemption in the former FATA and PATA regions, rejecting… Read More
Pakistan, US Poised to Finalize Long-Awaited Trade Deal Next Week
A virtual meeting took place between Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan’s Finance Minister, and Howard Lutnick, United States’ Commerce Secretary, on US… Read More
Gold Ends 8-Day Losing Streak in Pakistan After Small Increase
Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Wednesday after eight days of consecutive losses. Today’s gains come following positive growth in… Read More
Japanese Firm Inks $440 Million Contract to Supply Mining Equipment for Reko Diq
Japan’s Komatsu has signed a $440 million agreement with Barrick Gold to supply ultra-class mining equipment for Pakistan’s Reko Diq… Read More
Pakistan Secures $350 Million ADB Loan to Boost Women’s Financial Inclusion
The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed a $350 million loan agreement to support… Read More
SBP to Conduct Auction of Govt Securities Via PRISM Plus Next Month
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has notified that it will carry out auctions of Government securities, buyback auctions, and… Read More
Banks Hand Over Unclaimed Deposits to SBP – Here’s How You Can Claim Them
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday said all banks and DFIs have surrendered unclaimed deposits up to December… Read More
Pakistan’s Rice Exports Remain Stable Despite India’s ‘Cheap’ Alternative
Pakistan’s rice exports remained stable despite India’s heavily subsidized return to global markets in October 2024, following a two-year export… Read More
Traders Illegally Increasing Solar Panel Prices Will Be Punished: Finance Minister
The federal government has warned traders against unjustified increases in solar panel prices. Addressing the National Assembly, Finance Minister Muhammad… Read More
Govt Eases Buying Property and Cars for Non-Filers
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday announced Rs. 36 billion in new taxes. Originally, the government proposed to ban anyone… Read More
Petroleum Dealers Accuse Oil Companies of Artificial Fuel Shortage
The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has accused oil marketing companies (OMCs) of deliberately restricting fuel supplies to petrol pumps,… Read More
Govt Abolishes Tax on Long-Held Property Sales
The amended Finance Bill 2025–26 abolishes withholding tax on the sale of immovable property used as a personal residence for… Read More
