HeadlinesGovt seeks SBP report on impact of Rs3.5 billion Raast QR subsidy
ECC directs SBP to assess subsidy, merchant adoption, and transaction volumes
Sep 5, 2025
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HeadlinesPPL seeks approval to sell 50 MMScfd surplus gas to third parties
Underutilisation by Genco-II at Guddu plant lowers offtake to 100–115.9 MMScfd, causing financial losses and operational disruption
Sep 5, 2025
HeadlinesLHC recommends waiver of Rs50,000 court fee for small taxpayers to end FBR discrimination
Federal Board of Revenue exempt from court fees while ordinary taxpayers pay Rs50,000 per reference; LHC suggests legislative action and judicial training for appeals authorities
Sep 5, 2025
HeadlinesSenate panel seeks five-year agriculture exports record after Italy raises concerns
Committee reviews export scandals, vacant DG posts, mango shipment breaches, and draft National Agri Trade and Food Safety Authority Bill
Sep 5, 2025
HeadlinesIncome tax collections from salaried class jump 21% to Rs85 billion in first two months of FY26
FBR data shows non-corporate employees paid Rs41.5bn, corporate employees Rs20bn, provincial employees Rs10.5bn, and federal employees Rs7.6bn, all higher than last year
Sep 5, 2025
HeadlinesK-Electric raises Rs4.4bn in Pakistan’s first short-term sukuk, double initial target
IPO attracted 600+ individual investors and institutions; Rs4.4bn will fund KE’s operations and working capital
Sep 5, 2025
HeadlinesAgricultural credit surges 16% as Government pushes mechanization drive
Imports of modern machinery more than double, but climate shocks threaten growth targets
Sep 4, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan, China explore maritime ventures as minister pushes Gwadar-centered blue economy
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry seeks Chinese investment in shipbuilding, logistics, and seafood exports; backs Integrated Maritime Complex and China–Gwadar–Africa corridor.
Sep 4, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan, China ink $8.5 billion MoUs as PM Shehbaz launches CPEC 2.0 in Beijing
At B2B investment conference, premier pledges to cut red tape, ensure security of Chinese nationals, and deepen cooperation in agriculture, IT, minerals, and industrial relocation.
Sep 4, 2025
HeadlinesADB commits $130m for Pakistan’s energy sector as Govt pushes DISCO privatization
Minister Leghari says 2,800 MW of fossil fuel plants shut early; seeks green financing, carbon credits and stronger global partnerships.
Sep 4, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan and China reaffirm commitment to advancing CPEC 2.0, strengthen bilateral ties
PM Shehbaz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agree to enhance cooperation on CPEC 2.0 and explore new avenues for economic collaboration
Sep 4, 2025
HeadlinesVEON Group seeks acquisition of TPL Insurance, expanding into Pakistan's insurance sector
VEON, parent company of Jazz, plans to acquire control in TPL Insurance, pending regulatory approvals
Sep 4, 2025