NAB arrests 8 suspects in Rs40 billion Kohistan corruption scandal
Arrested individuals include Shafiq ur Rehman Qureshi, Muhammad Riaz, Fazal Hussain, Doraj Khan, Amir Said, Subedar, and Muhammad Ayub, all involved in fraudulent billing, money laundering, and misappropriating funds
FBR notifies security deposit rules for freight forwarder licensing
New rules require up to Rs500,000 deposit via Defence Saving Certificates depending on operational scope
Finance minister chairs meeting on FBR transformation and institutional reforms
Key steps discussed for enhancing FBR’s efficiency, accountability, and tax collection capabilities
Think tank urges govt to prioritise productive sectors over subsidising banks
Pakistan's businesses are at a disadvantage compared to regional peers that benefit from more business-friendly policies, says EPBDÂ
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to collaborate on AI, semiconductor training and digital infrastructure
Riyadh backs Rs4.8bn Pakistani initiative to train youth in chip technologies as tech ties expand
Dairy industry demands reduction of GST from 18 to 5% due to sectoral crisis
Industry warns of collapse as prices surge and milk volumes fall
Pakistan slaps definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese polyester yarn imports
Move follows injury findings in investigation initiated by Gatron and Rupali Polyester
K-Electric seeks PSX listing for Rs3bn short-term Sukuk issue
Public offer includes Rs2bn tranche, draft prospectus open for public comments
PM orders Reko Diq-rail link by 2028 to support mining operations
Shehbaz directs inter-ministerial body to propose financing plan for Pakistan Railways upgrade
PM forms high-level body to monitor petroleum supply amid regional tensions
Committee to assess price volatility, forex risks, and supply stability as Middle East conflict escalates
Federal budget allocation casts doubt over K-IV water project completion
Only Rs3.2bn earmarked against Rs40bn requirement; PPP and JI term move inadequate, symbolic
Sindh finalises budget 2025–26 proposals with focus on development and Karachi projects
Rs503bn ADP approved; major allocations for health, education, and divisional city packages
Govt allocates Rs355bn to SOEs in FY26, up 80% YoY
SOE reforms and privatisation plan to continue amid rising fiscal burden
Company registrations hit monthly record of 3,609 in May: SECP
Total registrations cross 255,000; IT and e-commerce lead new incorporations
Minimum wage kept unchanged at Rs37,000 in FY26 budget
No raise despite PPP’s demand for Rs50,000 minimum wage