HeadlinesPakistan to sign power purchase agreements for Karachi nuclear plants K-2 and K-3
ECC approves tripartite agreements between PAEC, NGC, and CPPA-G for Karachi Nuclear Power Plants
Jun 16, 2025
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HeadlinesPresident approves "Off the Grid Levy Bill" to impose new tax on captive power plants
Bill proposes a gradual increase in levy on captive power plants, starting at 5% and rising to 20% by August 2026
Jun 16, 2025
World Business NewsJapan warns of bond market risks as BOJ reduces presence and debt ownership shifts
Government flags potential rate spikes, unveils new measures to attract stable domestic investors and ease pressure on super-long bond yields
Jun 15, 2025
World Business NewsTaiwan adds Huawei and SMIC to export control list amid national security concerns
Move places China’s top tech firms alongside entities from Russia, Iran, and Pakistan; Taiwanese exports now require special government approval
Jun 15, 2025
HeadlinesIslamabad launches anti-smog drive with daily crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles
50 vehicles inspected on day one; 4 impounded, 25 drivers warned as city enforces zero-tolerance policy on air pollution
Jun 15, 2025
HeadlinesForeign airlines reroute over Pakistan as Middle East airspace remains shut
Emirates, Lufthansa, and others shift flight paths via northern Pakistan amid Iran-Israel conflict; major Gulf hubs report delays
Jun 15, 2025
HeadlinesKarachi gets no new mega schemes in Sindh budget for third straight year
However, Sindh government increases funding for mega schemes to Rs 8.288 billion for nine projects, up from Rs 1.389 billion last year
Jun 15, 2025
HeadlinesECC approves Rs 20 billion for Karachi and Hyderabad development
The funds will be channelled through the Pakistan Infrastructure Development Company Limited
Jun 15, 2025
HeadlinesSenate committee opposes FBR arrest powers for CEOs and directors
Committee warns that such authority could be misused, with even a minor tax officer causing chaos by issuing notices
Jun 15, 2025
HeadlinesKP civil servants contribute Rs 30 billion to retirement and compensation fund
RBDC Fund is a contributory scheme providing financial support to civil servants on retirement, disability, or death
Jun 15, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan needs IMF approval for all tax-related changes, says FBR Chairman
Langrial says the IMF had accepted FBR’s plan to raise Rs389 billion through enforcement measures in the upcoming fiscal year
Jun 15, 2025
HeadlinesSindh announces no new taxes in budget to boost economic activity
Export processing zones and special economic zones are now exempt from services tax, says CM Sindh
Jun 15, 2025