July-May FY2024-25: Tax shortfall hits Rs1.03 trillion despite aggressive revenue measures
FBR collects Rs10.21 trillion against Rs11.24 trillion target; May shortfall alone Rs205 billion amid rising income tax but lagging sales and customs duties
SBP scrambles to clarify crypto is not illegal as government sends mixed signals
State Bank issues public clarification after top officials promote Bitcoin reserve and lawmakers raise alarm over regulatory confusion.
Food ministry directed to step up rice consignment inspections
NA committee calls for tighter rice export inspections, reviews trade bills, and stresses targeted tax relief to support food sector and industrial growth
Govt considers formal digital asset rules as crypto remains banned
Pakistan Crypto Council to discuss creation of new authority, regulatory framework on June 2
PSX extends rally as KSE-100 closes near 120,000 with broad-based gains
KSE-100 gains over 1,500 points in two sessions amid strong sectoral support
Fitch upgrades Pakistan to ‘B-’ as fiscal discipline, external surpluses and inflation relief fuel optimism
Macroeconomic stability, climate finance, and record-low inflation reshape Pakistan’s outlook
Review petition to be filed with NEPRA to reassess K-Electric’s tariff structure, says power ministerÂ
Leghari outlines reforms aimed at easing consumer burden and boosting efficiency in power sector
First green sukuk bids top Rs161 billion, issue raised to Rs31.98 billion
Proceeds from the sukuk will finance green infrastructure projects, including Garuk Storage Dam in Kharan, Naigaj Dam in Sindh, and 26MW Shagarthang Hydropower Project in Skardu
SNGPL issues final notices to public sector departments for Rs5.4 billion gas dues
Hospitals, police, jails, and government departments across provinces face legal action over long-outstanding bills
Govt mulls 1.5% withholding tax on imports to boost revenues amid tax refund delays: report
Plan aims to curb under-declaration of import values by taxing payments to overseas suppliers through banks, while exporters face pending tax refunds
PAC exposes Rs4bn financial misuse, illegal recruitment in Pakistan Post, refers case to NAB
Unauthorised bank accounts and fake hiring practices raise serious concerns over transparency and accountability
PSX nears 119,000 as global sentiment, budget hopes drive rally
Index gains 638 points amid buying in autos, cement, banks, and energy stocks
Internal review brands Pakistan’s Faceless Customs Assessment system a failure: reportÂ
Committee report reveals increased cargo dwell times and drop in customs revenue after FCA implementation
Pakistan unveils first government-backed strategic Bitcoin reserve
Special Assistant to PM Bilal Bin Saqib announces national Bitcoin wallet at Bitcoin Vegas 2025
US court blocks most Trump tariffs, says president exceeded his authority
Court cites that Constitution grants Congress power to regulate international commerce; Markets cheer ruling, dollar and global stocks rally; Trump administration files notice of appeal, questions authority of the court