President Zardari clears Virtual Assets Ordinance to regulate cryptocurrencies
Regulation establishes PVARA to supervise virtual asset services and ensure compliance with international standards; Ordinance also introduces a licensing regime for virtual asset service providers
Trading Corporation of Pakistan, private sector granted major tax exemptions on sugar imports
Sales tax reduced from 18% to 0.25%, withholding tax lowered to 0.25%, and 3% minimum value-added tax waived on import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar
SBP warns reducing incentives could impact remittances, push inflows to informal channels
Govt approves revisions to PRI scheme, introducing new rebate and increasing minimum transaction size; New rules, effective July 1, 2025, also reduce subsidies for exchange companies
ADB identifies political instability, security concerns, external shocks as major threats to Pakistan’s economic recovery
Continued fiscal consolidation and broad-based policy reforms are essential to improving the country’s economic stability and growth, says the regional bank
Hyundai announces limited-time Santa Fe discounts after NEV levy price hike
SUV buyers offered relief as Hyundai Nishat slashes prices up to Rs700,000 following tax-driven hike
PSX retreats after record highs, KSE-100 sheds 826 points on profit-taking
Commercial banks and fertilizer stocks lead index decline in volatile session
OGRA launches second phase of oil supply chain digitisation to curb smuggling
OGRA introduces a Track & Trace system in collaboration with the PITB to boost transparency
Audit report exposes Rs300 billion wheat scam, accuses malafide intent and irregularities
AGP report uncovers Afghanistan’s wheat demand was also included in Pakistan’s domestic consumption figures
Pakistan receives record $38.3 billion in remittances in FY25, up 27%
Workers’ inflows up by $8 billion from previous fiscal year; June remittances recorded $3.406 billion
PIA’s Roosevelt Hotel to be privatised through joint venture model, transaction structure approved
Privatisation Commission approves joint venture approach, aiming to maximise long-term value and minimise fiscal exposure
Pakistan approves four bidders, including military-backed firm, for PIA stake sale
Lucky Cement, Arif Habib-led groups, Fauji Fertilizer, and Airblue cleared to proceed with due diligence; Roosevelt Hotel sale plan also approved
KP to lose Rs100 billion due to FBR Shortfall: Muzzammil Aslam
KP Finance dept holds post-budget conference with KP-SPEED support
Cabinet approves import of 500,000 ton sugar to avert supply shortage
Decision follows rising price pressures and aims to stabilise domestic market
Market pares gains after early rally amid profit taking
Investors await reform clarity after record-breaking run
PSX to see robust IPO activity in FY26, raising Rs 14-18 billion: report
Stabilising interest rates and economic improvement have bolstered investor confidence, creating a favorable environment for IPO market growth, says AHL in latest strategy report