KP’s Rs33 billion solar project flagged over pricing and tender flaws following massive Kohistan scandal

Project unit price remains high despite specification changes; KP Procurement Authority rules tender process flawed and non-transparent

SBP 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

China to refinance $3.7 billion in commercial loans to Pakistan

Loans will be denominated in Chinese currency as part of China’s drive to decouple from the US dollar, helping maintain Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves

FBR proposes higher withholding tax on vehicles with engine capacity above 1300cc in 2025-26 budget

Proposed increase in tax rates aims to boost revenue collection in the new fiscal year

FBR 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 

India approves stealth fighter programme amid tensions with Pakistan

State-run Aeronautical Development Agency will shortly invite initial iterest from defence firms for developing prototype of twin-engine 5th generation warplane

Govt extends deadline for PIA privatisation bids to June 19

Only submission date for Expressions of Interest revised; all other terms unchanged
SBP boosts cash incentives for financial institutions to drive remittance inflows

Pakistan’s per expatriate remittance remains low compared to regional countries despite projected $38bn inflows in FY25

Pakistan's per expatriate remittance of $2,529 in 2023 lags behind countries like the Philippines ($16,780), Thailand ($9,703), Mexico ($5,914), China ($4,626), and India ($3,906)

World Bank urges broader structural reforms to unlock Pakistan’s export-led growth

Recent shifts towards higher tariffs have exacerbated existing constraints on businesses, undermining the competitiveness of Pakistan’s exports, says World Bank in its latest policy note

Finance Minister clarifies no special salary increase for armed forces over civilian employees

Minister assures full provision of defence needs, dismisses rumours about pay disparities with civilian employees

IMF disagreement delays federal budget presentation to June 10

NA Committee on Commerce agrees to release of Rs 90 billion to TCP in the first phase as the IMF imposes a cap on subsidies 

Govt’s trade liberalisation plan faces pushback from industries ahead of budget announcement: report

Ministry of Industries warns against immediate tariff cuts on finished goods, citing risks to key sectors; proposal to be discussed in the upcoming National Economic Council meeting.
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Aurangzeb says failed attempts were made to derail IMF talks

Finance minister calls for economic unity amid regional tensions

Bold measures coming in FY26 budget, says finance minister

Aurangzeb outlines fiscal strategy amid India tensions and IMF hurdles

Bilal bin Saqib appointed SAPM on Blockchain, Crypto with Minister of State status

Saqib to lead Pakistan's digital strategy, focusing on blockchain and crypto development, following his role as Chief Advisor to the Finance Minister for the Pakistan Crypto Council