Pakistan eyes $3.3 billion loan from Chinese banks
Govt plans to secure a $2 billion syndicated loan and $1.3 billion refinancing deal, which could push State Bank reserves to over $14 billion by June 30
Govt tables Rs28.8 trillion compulsory expenses bill for FY 2025-26
Presidency's budget rises to Rs2.7 billion, Supreme Court’s to Rs6.6 billion, Senate's to Rs6.2 billion, National Assembly's reduced to Rs6.9 billion
PSX surges over 6,000 points in second-highest single-day gain on ceasefire optimism
Investors react positively as key sectors rally on geopolitical easing
Govt eases asset purchase restrictions by raising income declaration thresholds
New measures include relaxed rules for asset purchases such as homes, cars, and bank accounts; Tax rates on mutual funds and securities increased, with excise duty on poultry
Govt to recover $6.7 billion from power consumers in six years through Debt Service Surcharge
Debt recovery plan to support circular debt resolution with involvement of major banks
Withholding tax on immovable property sales to be abolished in Finance Bill 2025-26
FBR revises tax laws; proposes changes to sales tax, energy vehicle levy, and customs duties
Board approves import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar
Decision comes months after allowing to export a similar quantity of sugar
UK trade envoy visits Pakistan to advance investment and commercial ties
Three-day mission to Karachi and Islamabad builds momentum for upcoming UK-Pakistan Trade Dialogue
Audit report uncovers over Rs200 billion in financial irregularities in KP government accounts
AGP reveals Rs147 billion in non-transparent contract awards, along with fraud, misappropriation, and overpayments across multiple sectorsÂ
Planning Commission moves to uphold CDWP’s authority, bars junior officials from presenting projects
Deputy chairman mandates secretary-level participation by ministries to maintain seriousness of high-stakes meetings
Audit uncovers over Rs1 trillion financial irregularities in Punjab govt’s accounts: report
AGP reports 12 cases of unauthorized retention of Rs988 billion in non-interest-bearing accounts by autonomous bodies, 14 fraud cases totaling Rs3.1 billion, 50 unauthorized payments worth Rs25.4 billion, 21 mismanagement cases amounting to Rs10.6 billion and 45 mis-procurement cases worth Rs43 billion
PSX plunges nearly 3,900 points amid US-Iran tensions, index sees sharpest single-day drop in weeks
Market sees early losses amid rising geopolitical tensions, with key sectors including oil, automobile, and commercial banks hit hardest
Govt relaxes restrictions on major purchases by individuals with insufficient declared assets
New criteria allow higher purchase limits for cars, property, and bank accounts, as government eases economic transaction bans ahead of budget approval
FBR unveils Rs36 billion in new taxes to offset revenue loss from solar panel tax cut, salary hike
New tax measures include 10% FED on day-old chicks, 29% tax on dividends from mutual funds, and 20% withholding tax on govt securities profits for institutional investors
Oil jumps more than 3% in international markets after US attacks key Iranian nuclear sites
US attack increases probability of supply disruption; Iran approves waterway closure; could further boost prices