GMO soybean meal imports denied despite strong demand
Govt Committee sides with soybean seed importers, blocks poultry industry’s GMO meal push
SBP reserves rise by $70 million in last week; IMF tranche to boost next week’s holdings
SBP reserves reach $10.4 billion; Pakistan’s total foreign reserves increase by $131 million ahead of IMF inflow
Senate panel passes captive power plants levy bill to ease electricity costs
New levy to rise from 5% to 20% by 2026; opposition warns of industrial shutdowns amid rising gas tariffs
Govt approves fuel relief package for refineries, raises petroleum levy to Rs90/litre
Rs34bn refinery bailout to be funded by consumers amid rising fiscal pressure; petrol and diesel prices set to increase further
KSE-100 soars over a 1,400 points, closes at highest ever 119,961 points
Across-the-board buying led by banking, energy, and auto sectors amid fresh inflows from IMF and energy sector reforms
Pakistan faces $1.5 billion in Eurobond repayments in FY25-26, plans new bond issuances
With two major Eurobonds maturing in September 2025 and 2026, Pakistan explores options for $200-$250 million in Panda bonds and other international issuances to manage rising external debt servicing
World Bank president stresses Indus Waters Treaty cannot be unilaterally suspended
Ajay Banga clarifies that the treaty can only be amended or suspended with mutual consent from both Pakistan and India
Pakistan to slash import taxes by Rs120 billion in new budget, aims for trade liberalisation
Proposed tax cuts will reduce the number of tariff slabs from five to four, with a maximum rate of 15%, down from the current 20%Â
SC restores sales tax law in former FATA, PATA, suspends PHC verdict
FBR allowed to collect sales tax; Govt to review Rs45 billion tax exemptions on imports and supply of goods for erstwhile tribal region in upcoming budget
ECNEC approves Rs1.74 trillion revised cost for Dasu Hydropower Project
Major projects include Rs95.5 billion Wagah border post, Rs15 billion anti-smuggling checkpoints, Rs12.2 billion flood rehabilitation, and Rs19 billion Mangi Dam for Quetta water supply
PPRA launches advanced e-procurement system to digitize economy, registers 28,000 suppliers including 400 foreign firms
New digital platform aims to streamline procurement processes and enhance transparency in government contracts
NA committee approves restoration of two-year tenure for chambers, trade bodies
Committee approves Trade Organization (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to correct anomalies on previous legislation
PSX closes flat after volatile session; Investors await IMF talks
Benchmark index dips marginally after strong early rally; oil, banking stocks drag
MSCI adds 7 Pakistani companies in May 2025 review; raises country’s Frontier Market weight
Index reshuffle boosts Pakistan's presence in MSCI Frontier Market Indexes
Massive Rs40 billion Kohistan scandal: Investigators recover Rs1.59 billion in raids
Raids on the residences of key suspects uncover cash, gold, and US dollars as authorities widen the investigation into one of Pakistan's largest financial scandals