China agrees to reschedule $1.8 billion in loans to support Pakistan’s financing needs
Pakistan initially sought rescheduling of $3.4 billion from Exim Bank of China; agreement reached on restructuring $1.8 billion, excluding buyer’s credit loans
Amended Finance Bill mandates FBR to seek approval from three-member committee for arrests in tax fraud cases
Revised law allows an Inland Revenue officer, no lower than the rank of assistant commissioner, to initiate an inquiry based on material evidence of tax fraud; Rs 50 million threshold set for arrests under the Sales Tax Act
NEPRA approves 4.2% reduction in electricity tariff for Discos, lowering rate to Rs34/unit for FY 2025-26
Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) framework approved for power distribution companies, power regulator forecasts 2.8% increase in electricity demand for in next fiscal year
Power consumers likely to face 10 paisa per unit hike in power tariff under FCA of May
NEPRA to review 10 paisa per unit hike for May under fuel adjustment charges; lifeline and K-Electric users exempt
National Assembly clears key federal spending plans, backs export reforms and economic recovery agenda
Funding approved for over 69 divisions, Cabinet, and Commerce amid rejection of opposition motions and unveiling of long-term trade and development strategies
AGP uncovers Rs836.43 billion in financial irregularities in Sindh government departments
Audit report highlights Rs97.865 billion in unproduced records, Rs1.088 billion in fraud, Rs32.122 billion in irregular hiring, and Rs55.408 billion in procurement irregularities
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