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India’s FATF role puts Pakistan on alert

India’s FATF role puts Pakistan on alert

The appointment of India’s Vivek Aggarwal as Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has renewed discussions about Pakistan’s…
Oil price slips after Opec+ agrees to raise output targets

Oil price slips after Opec+ agrees to raise output targets

Oil prices inched lower after OPEC+ agreed to further increase its output targets from August while exports from key producers…
PSX surges as KSE-100 index crosses 186,000 mark

PSX surges as KSE-100 index crosses 186,000 mark

KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market opened the new trading week on a strong note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossing the…
Rise in petroleum levy deprives public of full oil price relief

Rise in petroleum levy deprives public of full oil price relief

The federal government has increased the levy on petrol by Rs6.22 per liter with effect from July 2, 2026, depriving…
Pakistan’s electric vehicle count projected to reach 2.2 million by 2030

Pakistan’s electric vehicle count projected to reach 2.2 million by 2030

Pakistan is expected to witness a significant rise in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), with the total number of…
FBR issues notices to 421 textile spinning units over production monitoring compliance

FBR issues notices to 421 textile spinning units over production monitoring compliance

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its enforcement drive against tax non-compliance by issuing notices to 421 textile…
Pakistan’s weekly inflation falls by 0.98%

Pakistan’s weekly inflation falls by 0.98%

Pakistan’s weekly inflation registered a modest decline during the latest reporting period, offering some relief to consumers. However, the cost…
SECP expands PM’s Apna Ghar Programme with Rs10m home loan facility

SECP expands PM’s Apna Ghar Programme with Rs10m home loan facility

Pakistan’s housing finance sector is set for a major expansion after the federal government approved the inclusion of non-bank financial…
PM’s maritime reforms: 85 of 99 action points completed in 18 months

PM’s maritime reforms: 85 of 99 action points completed in 18 months

In a significant achievement, the Reform Implementation Committee has completed 85 of the 99 action points under the prime minister’s…
Salaried employees contribute Rs633bn in taxes, outpacing exporters, retailers and real estate combined

Salaried employees contribute Rs633bn in taxes, outpacing exporters, retailers and real estate combined

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s salaried class paid Rs633 billion in income tax during the 2025-26 fiscal year, exceeding the combined tax contribution…
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