FBR officials to gain expanded authority similar to SHO powers
Taxmen will now have the authority to inspect chartered accountancy and audit firms preparing income tax returns, close unregistered bank accounts, and access the offices of tax advisers and firms where discrepancies in returns are suspected
PSX maintains bullish momentum as KSE-100 index climbs 383 points to close above 122,000
Trading volume dips but investor confidence remains strong; Sapphire Fibres leads gainers while PIA Holding sees sharpest decline
Budget 2025-26: Sales tax on small cars raised, new levy introduced on fossil fuel vehicles
Budget 2025–26 introduces uniform car tax, ICE vehicle levy, and tougher enforcement to green Pakistan’s roads and broaden the tax base.
Budget 2025-26: Pakistan eyes over $20.4bn in external financing
Rs 5.77 trillion expected to be covered by international loans
Major tax relief for corporate sector, property buyers proposed
Budget 2025–26 offers tax relief, lowers property transaction costs, and introduces homeownership incentives to spur investment and revive the real estate sector.
Govt slaps Rs. 2.5/Litre carbon levy on petrol, diesel, and furnace oil in budget 2025–26
Government introduces Pakistan’s first carbon pricing mechanism to curb emissions, fund climate projects, and realign energy policy with global environmental goals.
Govt proposes Rs13.5 bn for IT projects in PSDP 2025-26
Major chunk goes to development of IT and Technology Parks in Karachi and Islamabad
Rs104 billion proposed for Power Division, Rs 719 million for petroleum division in PSDP 2025-26
Transmission upgrades, Jamshoro plant, and satellite-based exploration dominate energy allocations
PSDP allocation slashed again in Rs 4.224 trillion national development outlay
After last year’s PSDP spending failed to cross 50%, the government had already announced intentions to present a shrunk budget for the federal government’s public sector projects.
Govt shifts focus from broadening tax base to equity, aims for Rs14 trillion revenue target: report
Higher taxes on low-income sectors and new measures like carbon tax, solar panel duties spark concerns as government seeks to meet ambitious fiscal goals.
Govt approves fivefold salary increase for Senate chairman, NA speaker, raising pay to Rs 1.3 million
Pay hike, effective January 2025, sparks criticism from within PML-NÂ
Rs17.6 trillion federal budget 2025-26 to be unveiled today
Govt sets tax collection target of Rs 14.02 trillion, defense budget set at Rs 2.55 trillion; budget includes provisions for salary increases, defense, and subsidies; discussions in National Assembly to begin June 13
Pakistan’s ICT exports surge to $2.8 Billion in FY 2025 as telecom subscribers near 200 Million
ICT boom powers Pakistan’s digital rise, with record exports, 200 million telecom users, and global recognition in cybersecurity
Power demand shrinks 3.6% in FY25 due to tariff hike, weak industry
Electricity consumption in Pakistan declined by 3.6 percent during the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal year, reflecting the impact of...
Aurangzeb hints at revising population-based NFC allocation
We cannot continue rewarding unchecked population growth. It is unsustainable, economically, socially, and environmentally- FinMin