HeadlinesLCCI warns of tough economic year ahead, calls for balanced tax approach
Concerns raised over rising taxes, shrinking industrial base, and lack of inclusive fiscal reforms
Aug 16, 2025
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HeadlinesSUPARCO deploys advanced remote sensing satellite, boosting national development
Pakistan’s new satellite supports urban planning, disaster management, agriculture, and CPEC projects
Aug 16, 2025
HeadlinesGovt denies concessionary gas tariff for zero-rated, export-oriented sectors
ECC decides against granting tariff reduction to Ghani Glass and similar sectors, citing potential legal complications and unfair advantages.
Aug 16, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan targets 2 million digital merchants, 120 million online banking users, 15 billion digital transactions by FY26
Under Prime Minister's Cashless Economy Initiative, a major goal is to route 100% of overseas remittances through bank accounts or mobile wallets
Aug 16, 2025
HeadlinesIMF recommends improving NAB's operational effectiveness, strengthening anti-money laundering measures
Government to challenge IMF’s draft report on corruption, money laundering, and counter-terror financing
Aug 16, 2025
HeadlinesPrivatisation Commission signs Financial Advisory Services Agreement for ZTBL sale with Next Capital-led consortium
Consortium also includes Ijaz Ahmed & Associates, Baker Tilly Mehmood Idrees Qamar, Executives Network International, Bridge Public Relations, Savills Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, and Prima Global Consulting (Pvt) Limited
Aug 16, 2025
HeadlinesGovt to send top officials to US to find consultants for Roosevelt Hotel privatisation deal
Privatisation Commission seeks consultants for joint venture, with Rs3 million allocated for trip
Aug 16, 2025
HeadlinesFinance ministry seeks update on implementation of Raast QR code in public utility companies
Utility companies under Cabinet Division, Power Division, and other relevant ministries have been instructed to coordinate with banks for integration of Raast system into their billing platforms
Aug 16, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan to import 85,000 metric tons of sugar to stabilize prices
Consignments arranged through SOCAR to arrive in phases; government aims to ensure steady supply at concessional rates
Aug 15, 2025
HeadlinesSaudi Arabia signs $121 million health and energy project deals with Pakistan
Agreements include $20m grant for King Salman Hospital and concessional loans for Shounter and Jagran hydropower projects; Riyadh reaffirms long-term development partnership
Aug 15, 2025
HeadlinesPM Shehbaz inaugurates $100m Chinese-backed special economic zone in Islamabad
Textile group Challenge Fashion to invest $100 million over five years; project expected to generate $400 million in exports under CPEC Phase II
Aug 15, 2025
HeadlinesNational savings announces winners of Rs100 and Rs1,500 prize bond draws for August 2025
Lahore hosts Rs100 draw with top prize of Rs700,000; Faisalabad’s Rs1,500 draw awards Rs3 million first prize; tax deductions vary for filers and non-filers
Aug 15, 2025