HeadlinesGovt moves to remove 18% GST on locally-produced cotton to support farmers, says food minister
Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain announces measures to support cotton production, including addressing cess liabilities and offering tax relief
May 29, 2025
EconomySBP raises Rs187bn via 10-year floating bonds
Strong investor response in PIB auction helps central bank manage liquidity, borrowing costs
May 28, 2025
HeadlinesKingdom Valley fined Rs150m for misleading claims about housing project
CCP flags false location, fake NPHP links, and unapproved NOC status in real estate ad blitz
May 28, 2025
HeadlinesKP govt to present Rs2 trillion budget for FY 2025-26 on June 13
Law Minister Aftab Alam to present provincial budget, expected to include Rs450-500 billion for development and a surplus of Rs180 billion
May 28, 2025
HeadlinesPakistani vehicle makers comply with only 18 of 200 global safety standards, NA committee told
Standing Committee on Industry and Production calls for strict action as unsafe vehicles and high prices raise concerns
May 28, 2025
HeadlinesMinistry of Railways completes only 6 of 38 projects in FY25 as new plans need Rs11bn allocation
Chairman Railways expects ML-1 project start this year despite funding gaps
May 28, 2025
HeadlinesGovt raises Rs772 billion in T-bill auction, yields decline across tenors
Auction surpasses Rs650 billion target as interest rates continue to ease amid inflation slowdown
May 28, 2025
HeadlinesGold price in Pakistan for today, May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
HeadlinesSBP buys $5.9 billion from interbank market in nine months to support forex reserves
Foreign exchange reserves rise to $11.45 billion with support from remittances, IMF inflows, and export earnings
May 28, 2025
HeadlinesWHO urges Pakistan to increase tobacco taxes to combat Rs700 billion annual loss, proposes higher FED rates
World Health Organisation submits detailed proposals to FBR for 2025-26 budget, urging the government to ensure regular adjustments to FED rates to keep pace with inflation
May 28, 2025
HeadlinesGovt restricts PASSCO’s strategic wheat reserves to emergency use only
Food minister says PASSCO’s wheat reserves will not be released to open market
May 28, 2025
HeadlinesFBR establishes Customs Command Fund to reward informers and officers in anti-smuggling efforts
New fund will provide financial incentives up to Rs500,000 per case and logistics support for intelligence gathering and anti-smuggling operations
May 28, 2025