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HeadlinesState-owned oil company faces liquidity pressure as Rs525 billion in payments remain overdue, while liabilities to refineries and import suppliers reach Rs157 billion
HeadlinesPunjab and Sindh request releases from federal reserves after weak procurement, while policymakers weigh imports amid a 6% rise in wheat and flour prices
HeadlinesAuditors found that a single mobile franchise in Multan processed payments for beneficiaries across 39 districts, while more than half of 92 sampled recipients were untraceable and 21 payments went to deceased individuals.
FBRCommittees will assess the legal merit and revenue impact of cases before references or petitions are filed in superior courts.
HeadlinesGovernment offers base returns of 14%–15%, potentially rising to 20%, as investors seek tariff guarantees and regulatory reforms.
HeadlinesTotal tobacco-sector receipts, including income tax, reached Rs357 billion, with Pakistan Tobacco Company contributing Rs260.7 billion and Philip Morris (Pakistan) Rs52.2 billion
NORTEK, Airblue projects will add Airbus maintenance, hangar and simulator facilities to reduce overseas servicing and training costs
HeadlinesNew benefit comes alongside a 7% general salary increase, extension of austerity measures and revised calculation of the existing 150% executive allowance.
HeadlinesBoard says duty relief under international trade agreements reflects binding treaty commitments rather than discretionary domestic tax policy.
HeadlinesRegulator rejects review plea, cites inadequate evidence of compliance and reports of 23 fatal accidents since December 2024.
New unit will operate from National Command and Control Centre alongside anti-money laundering, border monitoring and cyber investigation teams
Government plans additional imports and higher refinery output as July petrol and diesel sales exceed projections by 21% and 44%, respectively.