HeadlinesPakistan’s 37% tax on mobile services among world’s highest, UK consultancy warns
Frontier Economics urges govt to cut mobile sector taxes to 17%, saying move could raise annual revenues to $1.6 billion by 2035
May 26, 2026
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HeadlinesSindh High Court acquits former NBP president in ₨54 billion Hascol loan case
Court notes most accused in Hascol financing case were acquitted, exonerated or converted into witnesses by FIA
May 26, 2026
HeadlinesGovt weighs 20% windfall tax on oil sector profits earned during Gulf war
Committee formed by PM Sharif reviews proposal to recover estimated ₨72 billion from oil marketing companies amid overall sector gains nearing ₨130 billion
May 26, 2026
HeadlinesThird Qatar LNG cargo in two weeks crosses Hormuz, reaches Pakistan amid Gulf tensions
Pakistan secures incoming LNG supplies at 13.37% of Brent as spot Asian LNG prices rise to around $18.81 per MMBtu amid regional shipping concerns
May 26, 2026
HeadlinesTarbela Dam supplied 586 billion electricity units, released 419 million acre-feet water in 50 years: Wapda
Wapda says hydro power project generated economic benefits worth $460 billion since 1974 as work continues on 1,530MW fifth extension project
May 26, 2026
HeadlinesFPCCI proposes ₨19.6 trillion revenue target, zero fiscal deficit in shadow economic plan
Business body releases four ‘shadow’ policy studies targeting 8.5% GDP growth, $100 billion exports and 20 million jobs by FY31
May 26, 2026
HeadlinesFIA probes oil storage licences, fuel stock discrepancies and ₨10 billion PDC claims
Former DG Explosives, Ogra officials and oil marketing company come under scrutiny over alleged licence irregularities, hoarding and customs violations
May 26, 2026
HeadlinesSindh rejects sugar sector deregulation, opposes ending crop zoning, ban on new mills ahead of IMF deadline
Provincial cabinet backs phased deregulation over 5-10 years as federal government faces June 30 IMF deadline for new national sugar policy
May 26, 2026
HeadlinesPM forms seven-member committee for budget 2026-27 recommendations
Finance minister-led panel to review PSDP priorities, ministry funding needs, climate levies and Power Division cases in international courts
May 26, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan negotiating with IMF to cut property taxes ahead of FY27 budget: report
FBR negotiating reduction in property taxes under Sections 236C and 236K; while circular debt reaches ₨5.1 trillion, inflation hits 10.9% and external debt rises to $137.56 billion
May 26, 2026
World Business NewsUS, Iran discuss plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz after potential deal: report
Nikkei says proposal includes 30-day demining window, restored navigation access and extended ceasefire linked to nuclear talks
May 25, 2026
HeadlinesIHC halts CDA action against One Constitution Avenue residents, grants stay on appeals
Court restrains eviction moves as lease dispute over Islamabad luxury project returns to bench amid complex ownership and legal history
May 25, 2026