HeadlinesFBR plans expansion of track-and-trace system to more high-risk sectors
Unique Identification Marks to remain core compliance tool as revenue body steps up monitoring to curb tax evasion and illicit trade
Jan 19, 2026
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HeadlinesGovt scraps 8,000MW high-cost power procurement, targets $17bn savings, says energy minister
Losses cut from Rs586bn to Rs393bn, circular debt down to Rs1.6 trillion, tariffs fall 20% in two years; Leghari criticises recent report by NEPRA, calling its findings on circular debt and sector performance misleading
Jan 19, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan–Philippines pharma trade could reach $1bn, says business leader
Focus on vaccines, modern medicines and local manufacturing seen as key to diversifying bilateral commerce
Jan 18, 2026
HeadlinesBasmati boom lifts Pakistan to third spot in global rice exports in December
December shipments jump 14pc month on month as Pakistan overtakes Vietnam, with Central Asia emerging as a key new market
Jan 18, 2026
HeadlinesGovt borrows Rs1.19tr from banks in 1HFY26 despite revenue growth
FBR collections rise 10pc but miss target, while banks deepen exposure to government paper amid strong liquidity and high returns
Jan 18, 2026
HeadlinesCustoms bust smuggling rings in Balochistan, Karachi, seize goods and valuables worth over Rs566m
Intelligence based operations in Mastung and Manikhawa recover narcotics and commercial goods, while airport interceptions foil gold and foreign currency smuggling
Jan 18, 2026
HeadlinesPunjab launches first govt run free home delivery of essentials, 312,000 orders fulfilled
Maryam Nawaz says fixed prices below DC rates and zero delivery charges are helping households save Rs110 million amid inflation
Jan 18, 2026
HeadlinesFPCCI slams petroleum levy hike as govt withholds global oil price relief
Amaan Paracha says higher taxes on petrol and diesel are fuelling inflation, hurting businesses and denying consumers the benefit of falling international oil prices
Jan 18, 2026
HeadlinesNCCIA received over 150,000 complaints last year, including 81,000 linked to financial fraud, NA told
NA flags surge in cybercrime as lawmakers warn of fake challans, scam messages
Jan 17, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan to assume Digital Cooperation Organisation presidency on Feb 4–5, 2026
Move to place the country in a leadership role within a global forum focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
Jan 17, 2026
HeadlinesSenators call for safeguards on under-18 social media use, propose special committee
Lawmakers propose special committee, age verification and parental controls amid concerns over online harm to minors
Jan 17, 2026
HeadlinesNepra flags unfair burden on consumers as KE users pay surcharge despite no role in circular debt
Regulator says Rs3.23 per unit debt servicing surcharge shifts cost of sector inefficiencies to consumers; circular debt cut driven by financing, not reforms
Jan 17, 2026