Petrol Prices Set to Soar After Budget as Govt Plans Rs194 Billion Levy Hike
The revenue from petroleum levy has been estimated at Rs1,311 billion for the next fiscal year Petrol Prices Set to…
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Budget 2025-26: Pakistan’s Proposed Tax Relief for Salaried Class May Meet IMF Resistance
IMF Wary of Tax Cuts for Middle-Income Earners in Pakistan’s Budget Plan Pakistan’s 2025-26 Salary Relief Plan May Face IMF…
What Will Be New Petrol Price in Pakistan From May 16, 2025?
On April 30, the government had already lowered both petrol and diesel prices by Rs2 per litre. What Will Be…
SBP Gets Second IMF Tranche of $1.023 Billion
IMF Approves $1.4 Billion Under Resilience and Sustainability Facility SBP Gets Second IMF Tranche of $1.023 Billion. The State Bank…
PSX Stages Strong Comeback, Gains 10,000 Points Post Ceasefire
The rebound is being hailed as a sign that normalcy is returning to Pakistan’s financial markets after days of uncertainty….
SPARC and SPDC Launch Cigarette Tax Simulation Model 2025–26
SPARC Urges Unified Action, Higher Tobacco Taxes to Protect Youth SPARC and SPDC Launch Cigarette Tax Simulation Model 2025–26. The…
Bloodbath at PSX as Market Plunges Near 7000 Points Due to Pak-India Border Tensions
Panic selling was triggered by investor fears of further military escalation and potential economic fallout. Bloodbath at PSX as Market…
easypaisa Digital Bank Posts PKR 840M Profit, Deposits Surge 60%
easypaisa Bank currently operates 25 branches in compliance with regulatory requirements for Digital Retail Banks (DRBs). easypaisa Digital Bank Posts…
SBP Slashes Interest Rates to 11% as Inflation Eases, Eyes Further Cuts by Year-End
On the external front, SBP’s foreign exchange reserves are projected to reach $14 billion by end-June. SBP Slashes Interest Rates…
Pakistanis Earning Below Rs50,000 to Get ‘Full Tax Exemption’ in Budget 2025–26
FBR is seeking ways to expand the tax base, simplify procedures, and phase out exemptions. Pakistanis Earning Below Rs50,000 to…