Pakistan considers mini-budget with new levies on luxury goods for flood recovery: report
Government aims to raise Rs50 billion to support flood rehabilitation; proposals include 5% levy on electronics, Rs50 levy on cigarettes, and taxes on high-engine capacity cars
Reko Diq secures over $5.5 billion in financing commitments from global financial institutions: report
Project to generate $74 billion in cash flow over 37 years; RDMC targets construction start in December 2025 with commercial operations set for 2028.
India’s push for EU trade deal hit by basmati rice dispute with Pakistan: Financial Times
Brussels plays for time as New Delhi and neighbouring Pakistan press competing claims to grain’s protected status
Pakistan, Kazakhstan to boost trade ties with direct flights, fast-track visas
Business forums in Lahore and Karachi planned as both sides push for stronger connectivity and a regional trade corridor
Cabinet limits new gas connections to RLNG, bans local gas requests
Cabinet restricts new gas connections to RLNG only
Govt seeks IMF approval to adjust tax targets amid flood relief efforts: report
Discussions on revising tax collection targets, potential use of BISP funds for flood relief, and flood-related expenditures to be key topics in upcoming IMF review
Pakistan launches $102 million Climate Risk Fund to support flood‑affected farmers
Fund under World Bank–backed RAM Project to strengthen microfinance sector and promote climate-resilient agriculture
Pakistan faces dollar shortage as floods disrupt exchange market: report
Rupee’s recent gains at risk as flood-hit banks and exchange outlets limit greenback availability
Government raises high-speed diesel price by Rs2.78 per litre
Petrol price remains unchanged; kerosene oil price up by Rs3.15; Inland Freight Equalization Margin adjustments announced for key petroleum products
PSX rebounds with KSE-100 gaining 945 points
Momentum returns as SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11%
SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11%
Decision aligns with market expectations amid flood-related inflation concerns
Qatar seeks formal proposal from Pakistan on LNG cargo deferment: report
Islamabad faces surplus LNG as gas demand drops; 140 cargoes worth $4.4bn under review
Faceless Customs system leads to Rs100 billion revenue loss in three months: report
Audit of 13,140 GDs finds 2,530 discrepancies, Rs5bn duty/tax evasion, Rs2.43bn fines uncollected, Rs10.54bn restricted goods cleared, and Rs30.364bn potential loss from unframed cases
Tariff Policy Board approves commercial import of five-year-old used vehicles
40% additional duty applied despite auto industry concerns over money laundering and deindustrialization risks
State Bank to announce policy rate today amid flood-driven inflation concerns
Analysts expect policy rate to remain at 11%, while think tanks and industry call for cuts to support agriculture and industrial recovery