HeadlinesBudget FY2026-27: Govt considers relief for salaried class, tax net expansion to retail, wholesale sectors
OICCI proposes corporate tax cut to 28%, phased reduction to 25% and removal of super tax as effective rate nears 46%
Apr 21, 2026
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HeadlinesRs3 billion AAA-rated green sukuk launched for telecom solar, battery projects
InfraZamin-backed issuance to fund lithium-ion storage and solarisation of telecom towers, with full principal guarantee and oversubscription
Apr 21, 2026
HeadlinesPSO pays record $35.6 per barrel premium on diesel imports amid Strait disruption
HSD price may rise by Rs122.76 per litre as import premiums jump from $12 to over $34 per barrel
Apr 21, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan redirects Central Asia trade via China, Iran, reduces reliance on Afghanistan routes
Security risks, border closures, high costs push shift; China route via Khunjerab connects Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, while Iran route via Gabd–Rimdan links to Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
Apr 21, 2026
HeadlinesSIFC clears $700 million investment for seven new cement plants in Pakistan
Approvals granted to seven companies aim to boost output, expand exports and reduce reliance on imports
Apr 21, 2026
HeadlinesIMF tightens $7bn programme with 11 new conditions, total reforms reach 75 benchmarks
Pakistan commits to budget alignment, SEZ overhauls, energy tariff automation, FX liberalisation roadmap, and expanded social protection under latest review.
Apr 20, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan flags growth slowdown as Rs173bn PSDP cut and global oil shock weigh on economy
Planning minister Ahsan Iqbal links fiscal tightening, fuel subsidies, and Middle East tensions to weaker outlook, warns next fiscal year impact will intensify.
Apr 20, 2026
HeadlinesPunjab goes fully digital in wheat procurement as harvest season accelerates
Province rolls out app-based system across 233 centres, targeting Rs3,500 per 40kg support price, Rs6bn bardana subsidy, and direct farmer payments.
Apr 20, 2026
HeadlinesCAT backs CCP action against Kingdom Valley, upholds Rs35m penalty over misleading project claims
Tribunal confirms deceptive marketing findings, citing false Islamabad branding and premature approval claims in violation of competition law.
Apr 20, 2026
World Business NewsUS activates refund system for $166bn Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Customs agency opens claims portal for importers covering 53 million shipments, with $127bn initially flagged for electronic reimbursement.
Apr 20, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan upsizes Eurobond to $750m as investors snap up additional $250m offering
First sovereign bond sale in four years exceeds initial target, strengthening foreign financing outlook and setting benchmark for future international borrowing.
Apr 20, 2026
HeadlinesCotton sector questions FCA target of 9.64 million bales for 2026-27
Stakeholders cite repeated shortfalls, warn unrealistic estimates may disrupt import planning
Apr 20, 2026