HeadlinesGovernment plans EV levy, faces IMF scrutiny over crypto-related electricity use
Five-year tax on petrol and diesel vehicles proposed to fund EV policy; IMF questions Bitcoin mining and AI power allocation amid ongoing budget talks

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HeadlinesFive-year tax on petrol and diesel vehicles proposed to fund EV policy; IMF questions Bitcoin mining and AI power allocation amid ongoing budget talks
Finance minister stresses merit-based development finance and WB cooperation
HeadlinesCommerce committee also reviews gold ban, rice fumigation issues, and tariff rationalisation progress
HeadlinesA 10-rupee depreciation of the currency leads to a 2% increase in inflation, says Tola Associates
HeadlinesDiscrepancies found in procurement of fuel, oil, lubricants, and repair materials; contracts worth Rs4.9 billion awarded without tendering; Gwadar executive engineer reportedly made multi-crore purchases without proper documentation
HeadlinesMove aims to raise over Rs45 billion but raises concerns over impact on fragile regional economy
HeadlinesAli Pervaiz Malik outlines plans to restore gas supply and improve energy sector stability ahead of budget
HeadlinesMajority stake held by Ministry of Finance; Habib Bank and MCB each hold 5.78%, others hold smaller shares
HeadlinesCommittee reviews industrial duties, export disruptions, and tariff policies ahead of budget approval
HeadlinesProvince seeks revision of federal excise duty on gas and introduction of duty on oil to boost revenue from local hydrocarbon resources
HeadlinesWithholding tax rate on cash withdrawals by non-filers expected to rise from 0.6% to 1.2%, alongside new financial restrictions from July 1, 2025
EconomyAgriculture and industry revival key to economic recovery as inflation target set at 7.5%