The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday approved more than Rs. 9.5 billion in technical supplementary grants for passport services,… Read More
NDMA Issues Flood and GLOF Alert for Northern Areas
The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert warning of rain,… Read More
vivo Y500 Set to Debut with its Largest-Ever 8100 mAh BlueVolt Battery and an Ultra-Clear 1.5K Infinity AMOLED Display
Have you ever experienced frustrating moments like these? Your phone suddenly dies right in the middle of an intense gaming… Read More
IMF Blocks Tax Relief on Pencils and Notebooks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) did not allow the government to reduce the General Sales Tax (GST) on stationery items… Read More
REER Hits 7-Year High, Rupee Now Even More Overvalued
Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) rose to 106.15 in May 2026, up from 105.84 in April, remaining at its… Read More
Pakistan’s Fiscal Tightening Could Slow Growth: Fitch Ratings
Pakistan’s efforts to reduce its budget deficit through aggressive spending cuts could hurt economic growth in the coming years, according… Read More
Current Account Returns to Surplus as Remittances Hit Record High
Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $459 million in May 2026, recovering from a deficit of $276 million in… Read More
Punjab Proposes Higher Tax on Restaurant Card and Digital Payments
The Punjab government has proposed a revised sales tax regime for restaurants in the Punjab Finance Bill 2026, which would… Read More
Senator Vawda Alleges Four-Company Monopoly in Auto Sector
The alleged monopoly of four companies in Pakistan’s automobile sector came under discussion at a meeting of the Senate Standing… Read More
Govt Urged to Withdraw EDB Commercial Vehicle Import Notification
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, on Tuesday recommended that the government withdraw… Read More
Punjab Allocates Rs. 750 Billion for Education in Budget 2026-27
Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman on Tuesday presented the provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27, proposing an allocation… Read More
Pakistan Railways Outsources Five Passenger Trains
Pakistan Railways has outsourced the commercial operations of five passenger trains to private sector partners in agreements worth Rs. 10.75… Read More
