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HeadlinesGold price in Pakistan for today, August 08, 2025
HeadlinesNational Assembly passes Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025 to enhance trade and border control
Pakistan joins Bangladesh and India in having a dedicated land port authority with passage of bill that aims to streamline operations at land ports, promote trade, and improve coordination at border points
HeadlinesFBR to impose 20% tax on early disposal of government debt securities
New tax rates introduced on capital gains from debt securities, with 20% applied to sales within six months
HeadlinesFBR amends tax provisions for banks to align income with taxable earnings
Changes to the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 aim to streamline banking income reporting, effective July 1, 2025
HeadlinesIT and IT-enabled services to retain 4% withholding tax rate in FY2025-26
FBR maintains tax rates for specified and non-specified services; IT sector exempted from higher withholding tax
HeadlinesFederal govt outlines five-year roadmap to privatise 24 state-owned enterprises in three phases
Ten government entities, including PIA, Roosevelt Hotel, First Women Bank, House Building Finance Corporation and Zarai Taraqiati Bank, to be sold in the first phase
HeadlinesPakistan’s foreign exchange reserves slip by $111 million
SBP cites external debt repayments for $72 million fall; commercial banks shed $39 million
HeadlinesPSX hits new record high amid strong economic outlook and robust corporate earnings
Benchmark KSE-100 Index closes at a new all-time high, buoyed by strong institutional inflows
HeadlinesHUBCO and Thal Limited extend sponsor support for Thar-based power projects
Major resolutions passed at HUBCO and Thal Limited's EGMs bolster financial stability for Thar Energy and ThalNova Power projects, millions guaranteed in investments
HeadlinesHome appliance companies pay PKR 90 million fine for anti-competitive practices
CCP imposes penalties for price-fixing and restrictions on discounts, reinforcing commitment to market competition
HeadlinesFBR clarifies claims against Faceless Customs Assessment, refutes false narratives
Pakistan Customs defends FCA system against allegations of under-invoicing and trade-based money laundering
