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New duty, tax rates to be imposed on imported vehicles from July 1
June 24, 2026
New duty, tax rates to be imposed on imported vehicles from July 1
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced new duty and tax rates on imported vehicles from July 1. Under the Finance…
Pakistan has opportunity to gain economic dividend from US-Iran mediation: analysts
June 24, 2026
Pakistan has opportunity to gain economic dividend from US-Iran mediation: analysts
Pakistan’s role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring…
Budget of over Rs6.47b allocated for Federal Constitutional Court
June 24, 2026
Budget of over Rs6.47b allocated for Federal Constitutional Court
A budget of Rs6,476,940,00 has been allocated for the Federal Constitutional Court during the financial year 2026-27, it was reported…
Punjab backs 50-50 gas windfall levy sharing with KP
June 24, 2026
Punjab backs 50-50 gas windfall levy sharing with KP
The Punjab government has taken a significant decision on the distribution of the gas windfall levy, supporting a 50-50 sharing…
Global oil prices fall as shipping resumes through Strait of Hormuz
June 24, 2026
Global oil prices fall as shipping resumes through Strait of Hormuz
Global crude oil prices declined sharply on international markets after maritime traffic and commercial shipping operations resumed through the strategically…
Feasibility study finds Pakistan can save $3.2b by shifting Jamshoro plant to Thar coal
June 23, 2026
Feasibility study finds Pakistan can save $3.2b by shifting Jamshoro plant to Thar coal
Pakistan could save more than $3.2 billion over the next 26 years by replacing imported coal with locally produced Thar…
Pakistan’s exports to China surge 48.7pc in first five months of 2026
June 23, 2026
Pakistan’s exports to China surge 48.7pc in first five months of 2026
BEIJING: Pakistan’s exports to China exceeded $1.55 billion in the January–May period of 2026, marking a robust 48.7 percent year-on-year…
‘Govt to slash taxes on imported smartphones for next fiscal year’
June 23, 2026
‘Govt to slash taxes on imported smartphones for next fiscal year’
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly has integrated a series of amendments into the Finance Bill for the next fiscal year to partially…
Registration of 850,000 Punjab vehicles suspended for non-payment of tokens
June 23, 2026
Registration of 850,000 Punjab vehicles suspended for non-payment of tokens
Bad news for token defaulters as 850,000 vehicles were blocked in the system and their registration has been suspended, it…
Petroleum dealers demand benefits of oil prices cut be passed on to public
June 23, 2026
Petroleum dealers demand benefits of oil prices cut be passed on to public
The Petroleum Dealers Association has demanded that the benefits of the reduction in oil prices be directly passed on to…