HeadlinesPakistan’s sovereign bonds rise as India-Pakistan ceasefire holds
Pakistan's 2036 and 2031 sovereign bonds see notable gains amid continued ceasefire between India and Pakistan
May 12, 2025
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World Business NewsTrump announces plan for 59% reduction in drug prices
U.S. currently pays the highest prices for prescription drugs, often significantly higher than other developed nations
May 12, 2025
HeadlinesGovt proposes up to 10% tax cut for salaried class in 2025-26 budget
FBR aims to reduce tax burden by Rs50 billion; negotiations with IMF to finalize revenue measures
May 12, 2025
HeadlinesPlanning ministry directed to surrender Rs 50 billion from development budget to Power Division for subsidy
Committee approves funding for power sector subsidies and Balochistan’s agricultural tube well solarisation, with progress updates due by July 2025
May 12, 2025
HeadlinesFBR deploys over 50 officers to monitor production and sales at 21 beverage companies
Inland Revenue officers tasked with overseeing production, sales, and stock at beverage factories in line with Sales Tax and Excise Act regulations
May 12, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan’s exports to Afghanistan surge 64.5% in 9MFY25
Meanwhile, imports from Afghanistan also recorded a substantial increase of 212.62% in 9MFY25
May 11, 2025
HeadlinesPTA conducts QoS surveys for fixed-line broadband services across 26 cities
Most BSPs meet key KPIs, but several underperform in Bandwidth Utilization, affecting user experience during peak hours
May 11, 2025
HeadlinesCotton sowing in Punjab reaches 2.2 million acres
Secretary of Agriculture Punjab announces a special incentive package to transform Bahawalpur Division into a dedicated "Cotton Valley"
May 11, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan’s exports to EU rise by 8.18% in 9MFY25
May 11, 2025
HeadlinesIMF urges Pakistan to cut tariff protection for auto industry
IMF argues that the auto sector is overly protected, with tariffs on locally produced vehicles above 40%, reducing competitiveness
May 11, 2025
HeadlinesGovt to rationalize CGT, reduce property taxes in Budget 2025–26
Capital Gains Tax will be revised in light of rising inflation and property prices
May 11, 2025
HeadlinesNEPRA member blames poor transmission planning for Rs 69bn idle capacity payments
Shaikh notes that NTDC delays and inefficiencies burden consumers despite surplus low-cost power
May 11, 2025