FBR must consult business representatives before making arrests in tax fraud cases

New guidelines slow down enforcement actions, prompting concerns over leniency toward traders

Pakistan’s 7th Agricultural Census shows 97% of farmers own less than 12.5 acres of land 

Census reveals only 16,958 landlords own more than 100 acres of land, accounting for 6.2% of the total agricultural land

PM Office directs officials to ensure Raast QR codes at all retail outlets by August 31

Federal and provincial authorities tasked with implementing digital payment infrastructure for cashless economy

Trump doubles tariffs on India over Russian oil imports

White House links energy trade to Ukraine war as US-India ties hit new low

FIA uncovers Rs1.12bn laundering trail, Bahria Town files appeal in Supreme Court

Minister alleges hospital used to launder cash, while Malik Riaz calls for dialogue and firm challenges property auction

Pakistan and Iraq launch direct ferry link to boost trade and pilgrimage routes

New maritime corridor between Gwadar and Umm Qasr aims to deepen economic ties, streamline religious tourism, and position Pakistan as a regional ferry hub

PSX hits new record high, KSE-100 Index surpasses 145,000

Market sees a surge, with key sectors showing strong performance amid positive investor sentiment

Pakistan’s Faceless Customs Assessment System breached, clearing banned goods worth Rs10.5 billion

Audit uncovers Rs38 billion in revenue losses due to violations, including the clearance of restricted items and massive duty evasion through FCA system

Transparency International says some branded medicines in Pakistan cost up to 4,000% more than generics

Transparency International Pakistan urges government to implement generic medicine policy to address significant price disparities between branded and non-branded drugs

PM orders abolition of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited in six months amid challenges in tax system overhaul

Shehbaz Sharif directs creation of new body for digital tax transformation, despite concerns over disruptions

Audit reveals Rs200bn financial irregularities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Audit uncovers massive mismanagement and suspected embezzlement in KP government spending

PTCL briefs CCP on business plan amid ongoing Telenor Pakistan acquisition

PTCL outlines proposed acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers; CCP seeks further clarification on competition and consumer impact

ECC approves Rs30bn grant and Rs9bn EV subsidy program

The Economic Coordination Committee greenlights grants for outstanding claims and launches a nationwide electric vehicle initiative

KSE-100 hits new record, closing above 143,000 points

Investor optimism drives continued rally at PSX, with index-heavy sectors posting strong gains

Pakistan reduces power sector circular debt by Rs780 billion to Rs1.614 trillion

Government attributes debt reduction to better performance of distribution companies, improved bill recovery, and renegotiated IPP contracts