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
ADB delays approval of $800 million financing for Pakistan on India’s request
Bank’s board now set to meet on June 3 to approve a $300 million budget support and a $500 million guarantee for foreign commercial loans as New Delhi seeks more time to evaluate loan documentsÂ
KP raises concerns over forced cut in local oil and gas production amid rising LNG imports from Qatar
Curtailment causes significant revenue losses in the form of diminished royalties and windfall levies, KP govt saysÂ
FBR suspends senior auditor over harassment complaints at feed mill
Suspended auditor served at a feed mill to monitor the supply of taxable goods; industry representative calls for better support for staff and avoidance of undue inspections
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