HeadlinesFCC questions Punjab’s 6% royalty on cement, seeks impact on prices
Court observes royalty applies to minerals, not to finished products; Additional Advocate General of Punjab asks for time to seek fresh instructions
Jun 4, 2026
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HeadlinesBISP paid Rs840 million commission to six banks on Rs24 billion disbursements, PAC sub-panel told
Audit officials told a PAC sub-panel that BISP disbursed Rs24bn to beneficiaries through six banks and paid Rs840m in commission. Banks weren’t selected via competitive bidding, prompting verification orders.
Jun 4, 2026
HeadlinesPower Division orders disciplinary action against Discos staff over delayed complaint resolution
Pesco suspends three SDOs, one Xen; Sepco suspends one SDO, former Xen after CCMS+ review of complaints from October to March
Jun 4, 2026
HeadlinesPakistani exporters see limited impact from proposed 10% US import duty
Exports to United States reach $5.12 billion in July-April FY26 as industry awaits decision on proposed tariff extension
Jun 4, 2026
HeadlinesFlour prices in Lahore rise as wheat supply concerns push up retail rates
15kg flour bag becomes ₨100 costlier, while fine flour and semolina prices increase by ₨500 per bag
Jun 4, 2026
HeadlinesCentre seeks Rs1.7 trillion fiscal space from provinces, KP finance adviser says
Muzammil Aslam claims federal govt sought Rs200 billion from K-P, Rs700-800 billion from Punjab, Rs500 billion from Sindh, Rs100 billion from Balochistan
Jun 4, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan lines up three LNG cargoes to meet peak summer power demand
Three Qatar cargoes secured under long-term contracts, spot cargo sought for June 6-7 as local gas supplied to power plants at Rs200 per MMBtu
Jun 4, 2026
Govt, PPP agree on June 10 for FY2026-27 budget presentation
Sindh development, water sector projects, PSDP priorities, revenue projections discussed as coalition consultations continue before final budget approval
Jun 4, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan, Barrick review security plans for Reko Diq project amid rising costs
Partners assess possible security upgrades and funding needs as Barrick delegation discusses procurement and financing arrangements
Jun 4, 2026
HeadlinesFBR finalises simplified tax scheme for traders with turnover up to ₨20 million
Proposed scheme offers voluntary registration, simplified taxation and reduced audit exposure for small businesses
Jun 4, 2026
HeadlinesFCC accepts appeals by poultry feed firms against 4% additional tax
Court overturns Lahore High Court ruling, says poultry farmers are not required to register under sales tax law
Jun 3, 2026
HeadlinesPunjab govt bars flour mills from selling, transferring declared wheat stocks
PFMA calls emergency meeting as Food Directorate says only undocumented stocks are being impounded
Jun 3, 2026