The government has handed over the loss-making entity, the Telephone Industries of Pakistan (TIP), to the National Radio and Telecommunication… Read More
Fitch Expected to Retain Pakistan’s “B-” Rating
Pakistan’s recent policy adjustments, demonstrated access to external financing, and its commitment to a market-determined exchange rate has offset rising… Read More
Pakistan Single Window Validates 21 Other Govt Agencies for Trade Information Portal
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) inches closer towards the launch of the cross-border trade-related Trade Information Portal of Pakistan (TIPP). As… Read More
PTA and FBR Ordered to Devise a New Taxation Strategy for Mobile Users
A parliamentary panel on Wednesday expressed serious concerns over the huge taxes levied on mobile users and directed the Pakistan… Read More
Cabinet Approves Payment of Second Installment to IPPs
The federal cabinet has approved the release of Rs. 134.783 billion to independent power producers (IPPs) as the second installment… Read More
Cabinet Approves Gas Price Hike for Captive Power Plants
The federal cabinet has decided to increase gas prices for captive power plants to $2.5 per MMBtu. According to the… Read More
SECP Ends Security Clearance Requirement for Afghan Company Officers
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has abolished the condition of security clearance from the Ministry of Interior… Read More
PM’s Adviser Upset Over Delays in Taxing Tobacco and Beverages
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Health has voiced his dismay over delays in approving health hazard taxes on tobacco and sugar-sweetened… Read More
SECP Amends Regulations to Facilitate SMEs and Startups
The SECP has introduced amendments in the Companies (Further Issue of Shares) Regulations, 2020, to address the impediments faced by… Read More
Pakistan Petroleum Invites Buyers for Idle Gas in Kandhkot, Sindh
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) is inviting new players to purchase idle gas from its field in Kandhkot, and is also… Read More
State Bank Reduces Age Bracket for Bank CEOs and Presidents
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the age criteria for chief executive officers (CEOs) and presidents of banks… Read More
Govt Wants to Tax Farmers in Upcoming Bill
The upcoming Tax Laws Amendment Bill, 2021, is deliberating to restrict the definition of “agricultural income” under the Income Tax… Read More
