KSE-100 surges nearly 1,000 points on investor optimism ahead of budget
Market rebounds after Tuesday’s dip amid broad-based buying
IT sector warns of relocation if tax reforms are not carried out
ISLAMABAD: The information technology (IT) sector has issued a stern warning to the government, right before the announcement of the budget. The...
NAB investigates senior KPK govt official, top PTI leader in Rs40bn corruption case: report
Accountability bureau uncovers two large transactions made from bank accounts associated with senior political figures of PTI to purchase expensive propertiesÂ
Pakistan, China agree to deepen trade, maintain close communication
Both countries agree to more cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, industrialization, and other sectors, Pakistan's foreign ministry saysÂ
IMF’s regional director visits Pakistan to discuss budget issues amid ongoing negotiations
Jihad Azour's visit comes as Pakistan and the IMF work through key issues on taxes and government spending for the next fiscal year.
CDWP approves 10 development projects worth Rs249.17 billion
Six major projects referred to ECNEC for final approval
Pakistan to impose 3-5% GST, Rs2.50 per litre carbon levy on petroleum products in FY26
Move expected to raise significant revenue and support climate-aligned fiscal reforms
World Bank defers approval of $70 million loan for Pakistan’s revenue reform project
Discussions to continue before the final approval next month; additional $70 million in financing aims to support Pakistan’s goal of raising tax-to-GDP ratio
PM forms high-level committee to oversee national fiscal pact implementation
Committee formed to drive fiscal pact amid IMF deal, provincial pushback
KSE-100 drops over 700 points amid IMF-linked budget uncertainty
Index-heavy stocks slide as investors adopt cautious stance ahead of budget announcement
IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s progress on reforms, Recommends further action under climate resilience facility
Pakistan meets all December performance criteria under EFF; Fund proposes $1bn support through RSF to bolster climate readiness
GDP growth revised down for first half, Provisional growth for FY25 pegged at 2.68%
National Accounts Committee approves 2.40% growth for the third quartet; full-year projection falls short of 3.6% target
Govt to launch tariff cut plan in budget 2025-26 under new five-year policy
National Tariff Policy 2025–30 aims to cap duties at 15%, phase out additional and regulatory levies, and promote export-led growth
Engineering Development Board plans to cut CBU vehicle import tariff to 15% by 2030
Auto industry caught off guard as EDB reveals steep tariff reduction from current 100% rate
Govt to raise petroleum development levy above Rs100, impose Rs5 per litre carbon levy
Move to hike PDL is central to Pakistan’s broader plan to enhance non-tax revenues and tighten its fiscal position under the IMF’s loan programÂ