HeadlinesPakistan, IMF yet to agree on salaried class tax relief, revenue estimates ahead of budget
Govt proposes income tax cuts and reduction in exporters’ minimum tax rate, while IMF questions revenue impact and additional tax measures linked to Rs15.26 trillion FBR target
May 22, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan, Germany ink €40.5mn deal for 9 development projects
Agreement to support climate resilience, social protection and renewable energy under expanded bilateral cooperation framework
May 21, 2026
HeadlinesSBP reserves surge $1.21bn to $17.08bn on IMF and Panda Bond inflows
Total liquid reserves rise to $22.59bn as external inflows offset debt repayments during the week ending May 15, 2026
May 21, 2026
HeadlinesSitara Petroleum lists on PSX after Rs4.8bn IPO, demand surges across tranches
Book-building oversubscribed seven times as strong retail and institutional participation drives one of Pakistan’s largest private-sector listings
May 21, 2026
HeadlinesGovernment raises Rs76.29bn through 6th hybrid Sukuk auction via PSX
Strong bidding of over Rs262bn signals continued demand for sovereign Islamic instruments as cut-off rates reflect mixed yields across tenors
May 21, 2026
HeadlinesUDL International buys DHA Karachi land for Rs65 Million headquarters project
Company says two plots acquired in Phase 7 Extension will be merged for construction of new corporate head office
May 21, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan eyes Rs15.3 trillion tax target in FY27 budget
Government expected to push enforcement-led revenue measures, maintain high petroleum levies and offer limited tax relief under IMF-backed fiscal framework
May 21, 2026
HeadlinesSBP’s go-cashless drive reaches cattle markets as BankIslami rolls out Raast QR
Digital payment system launched ahead of Eid-ul-Azha 2026 to reduce cash reliance in livestock trading worth billions of rupees
May 21, 2026
HeadlinesGovt forms committee to review GO Pakistan’s Rs14 billion fuel price claim
Committee to examine Inland Freight Equalisation Margin claim submitted by Gas and Oil Pakistan as FIA investigation into company operations continues
May 21, 2026
HeadlinesHub administration fixes Iranian petrol price at Rs250 per litre
District administration warns of action against overpricing, hoarding and profiteering by dealers involved in cross-border fuel trade
May 21, 2026
HeadlinesGovt revises SAP guidelines ahead of proposed Rs70 billion allocation for parliamentarians
Cabinet Division allows development schemes ranging from Rs250,000 to Rs100 million under Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme
May 21, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan seeks extension in Saudi oil facility as Riyadh yet to confirm renewal
Saudi Fund for Development provided $100 million monthly oil financing from May 2025 to April 2026 while Saudi deposits with State Bank reached $8 billion
May 21, 2026