HeadlinesTax policy office to be operational in a few days, announces FinMin
Minister Aurangzeb outlines government's commitment to broadening the tax base and supporting business growth, with the Tax Policy Office set to enhance transparency and efficiency in the country’s financial system.
Feb 26, 2025
HeadlinesNational Savings profit rates revised, effective from February 25
Behbood, Pensioners, and Shuhada Welfare accounts revised to 13.58%; Defence Savings at 12.14%; Special Savings at 11.00%; Short-Term Savings at 10.81%; Serwa Islamic accounts at 9.74%
Feb 26, 2025
HeadlinesPak Elektron partners with Electrolux to expand home appliance business
Strategic collaboration aims to enhance growth and market presence
Feb 26, 2025
HeadlinesPunjab approves Rs12bn development projects, including Lahore GT Road rehabilitation
PDWP gives go-ahead for infrastructure upgrades and inter-provincial check posts
Feb 26, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan’s trade deficit with regional countries jumps 40% in seven months
Higher imports from China, India, and Bangladesh widen trade gap despite export growth
Feb 26, 2025
HeadlinesIMF urges Pakistan to prioritise climate adaptation for disaster resilience
Mission recommends stricter building regulations, flood prevention measures, and climate-focused investments
Feb 26, 2025
HeadlinesNA committee approves Rs3bn for maritime projects in FY26
Focus on Gwadar development, Karachi port traffic, and shipping sector reforms
Feb 26, 2025
HeadlinesPetrol price likely to rise by Rs4 per litre, diesel may see slight reduction
Tax burden on fuel remains high as government collects Rs76 per litre in levies
Feb 26, 2025
HeadlinesClover Pakistan shifts focus from food to petroleum business, seeks shareholder approval
Company plans full transition; EoGM to finalise amendments to business objectives; stock rises 6.36%
Feb 26, 2025
HeadlinesSBP buys $4.98bn from interbank market to boost forex reserves
IMF disbursements expected to support reserves amid debt repayments
Feb 26, 2025
HeadlinesPAC summons details of top 300 defaulters amid Rs877bn DISCO losses
Public and private entities owe trillions; crackdown on unpaid dues intensifies
Feb 26, 2025
HeadlinesFBR revokes export facilitation scheme for steel scrap importers
Move aimed at curbing tax evasion, ensuring level playing field in steel sector
Feb 26, 2025