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Painfully Deja Vu

The tradition of the annual budget speech is rapidly becoming meaningless. Every year, the finance minister delivers a barely audible speech while the opposition raises a ruckus, tearing up copies of the budget book...
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The livestock sector is keeping Pakistani agriculture alive

At a time when Pakistan’s major crops are failing, the country’s livestock sector is thriving against all odds. Could it be enough to keep us food secure?

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How big is the rave business in Pakistan?

Is Pakistan sleeping on a multi million dollar economic opportunity by restricting electronic music to the periphery of its music industry?

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Can Pakistan balance challenges and ambitions to become a crypto leader?

Asia Insurance doubles its profits, but no dividends yet

Regulatory requirements to raise capital means the company needs to conserve cash in order to boost its book value

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Competition from imported yarn from China and Vietnam, and rising energy costs, caused losses to increase five-fold

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Remittances surge to $3.68bn in May, pushing FY25 inflows to nearly $35bn

Worker remittances up 29% in 11 months; May sees 16% monthly jump amid strong inflows from Gulf, UK, and US

PSX hits record high as budget spurs bullish sentiment

KSE-100 surges over 2,300 points amid investor relief over stable tax regime; market rallies on budget optimism

Pakistan’s debt servicing to consume 46.7% of federal budget in FY2025-26

Debt servicing allocation hits Rs8.2 trillion, with domestic debt alone costing Rs7.2 trillion, straining resources for essential services; public debt now represents 66.27% of GDP

New tax on online shoppers for purchases from local, international e-commerce platforms

Tiered tax structure will apply on local e-commerce platforms: 1% for transactions up to Rs10,000, 2% for transactions under Rs25,000, and 0.25% for amounts exceeding Rs25,000

Govt sets record petroleum levy target at Rs1.47 trillion for FY2025-26

Petroleum levy target raised by 26%, depriving provinces of revenue despite global oil price reductions

FBR officials to gain expanded authority similar to SHO powers

Taxmen will now have the authority to inspect chartered accountancy and audit firms preparing income tax returns, close unregistered bank accounts, and access the offices of tax advisers and firms where discrepancies in returns are suspected

Govt proposes Rs13.5 bn for IT projects in PSDP 2025-26

Major chunk goes to development of IT and Technology Parks in Karachi and Islamabad

PSX maintains bullish momentum as KSE-100 index climbs 383 points to close above 122,000

Trading volume dips but investor confidence remains strong; Sapphire Fibres leads gainers while PIA Holding sees sharpest decline

Editorial

Painfully Deja Vu

The tradition of the annual budget speech is rapidly becoming meaningless. Every year, the finance minister delivers a barely...

Growth on paper, stagnation on ground

Pakistan’s economic survey reveals more spin than spark

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Bitter squeeze on the juice industry

A 20% excise duty meant to boost revenue is crushing the formal juice industry, hurting farmers, empowering unsafe informal players, and shrinking the tax base.

Reminder: Maryam Nawaz’s crusade to turn Punjab into a dictatorship continues

The appearance of billboards stuck in the middle of Liberty Chowk in Lahore proudly advertising the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority...

The Chashma-Jhelum Link Canal Question

While the Indus Water Treaty is under threat, we must focus on implementing its spirit domestically

Govts are initiating AI projects. Can Sovereign AI be a national utility?

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