HeadlinesFBR misses half-year revenue target by Rs336 billion, tax hikes expected to offset shortfall
Rs6,154bn collected in 6 months; Rs328bn revised target set; IMF contingency measures and tax hikes under consideration

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HeadlinesRs6,154bn collected in 6 months; Rs328bn revised target set; IMF contingency measures and tax hikes under consideration
HeadlinesManagement cites end of nearly 40 years of service as group continues operations elsewhere
HeadlinesDecember outlook sees moderate inflation, external buffers holding despite doubts over GDP data
HeadlinesInflation falls to 4.5pc, reserves rise to $21bn as government cites fiscal and external stabilisation
HeadlinesDraft amendments to Payment Systems and Electronic Fund Transfers Act sent for approval as Raast adoption targets set for 2026
HeadlinesStanding Committee on Economic Affairs flags 3x pricing gap as Rs20,000 panels bought for Rs60,000; Anti-corruption inquiry, forensic audit launched
HeadlinesMove aims to cut $6bn annual freight bill and raise national share in maritime cargo to 56%
HeadlinesPartnership talks between Pakistan’s largest E&P firm and Russia’s Gazprom and Turkey’s state-owned Turkish Petroleum are at an advanced stage for onshore and offshore exploration projects in Libya and Vietnam
HeadlinesCommittee orders recovery of Rs26.4bn toll dues and Rs16bn penalties within set deadlines
HeadlinesPakistan’s losses estimated at $222.5 million or 0.6% of exports after border closure
HeadlinesIndustry warns tax incentives for REEVs could distort market and hit revenues
HeadlinesU-19 players to receive Rs10m each, match officials Rs2.5m under approved package