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FBR makes CRM selection mandatory for tax cases from Sept 1
September 2, 2026
FBR makes CRM selection mandatory for tax cases from Sept 1
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made case selection through the Compliance Risk Management (CRM) System mandatory for…
Shipping costs to US rise as Iran war disrupts trade routes
September 2, 2026
Shipping costs to US rise as Iran war disrupts trade routes
KARACHI: Shipping costs for Pakistani exporters to the US have risen more than 200 per cent on some routes as…
Senate panel recommends 30-minute increase in business hours
September 2, 2026
Senate panel recommends 30-minute increase in business hours
ISLAMABAD: A Senate subcommittee has recommended an initial 30-minute increase in business hours in Pakistan, while the Power Division has…
PSX tumbles 1,690 points as KSE-100 closes at 174,776
September 2, 2026
PSX tumbles 1,690 points as KSE-100 closes at 174,776
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index plunging 1,690…
Govt approves Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026
September 1, 2026
Govt approves Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026
The federal government has approved the Pakistan Information Security Framework (PISF) 2026 to strengthen cybersecurity and reduce the exposure of…
FBR narrowly meets two-month tax target
September 1, 2026
FBR narrowly meets two-month tax target
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs1.722 trillion in taxes during July and August, narrowly exceeding its two-month target…
Finance Division sees inflation return to double digits in August
September 1, 2026
Finance Division sees inflation return to double digits in August
The Finance Division, in its monthly economic update, expects consumer inflation to rise to 10%–11% in August 2026, up from…
Pakistan starts process for dual-tranche dollar Eurobond
September 1, 2026
Pakistan starts process for dual-tranche dollar Eurobond
Pakistan has started the process for a benchmark US dollar-denominated dual-tranche Eurobond, it was reported on Tuesday. According to details,…
Lahore launches Suthra Punjab anti-littering squad with e-challans, fines
September 1, 2026
Lahore launches Suthra Punjab anti-littering squad with e-challans, fines
Authorities in Lahore have launched a major cleanliness initiative featuring an anti-littering squad and e-challans to maintain city sanitation, it…
SECP wins Global Award for Comprehensive Insurance Policy for Women
September 1, 2026
SECP wins Global Award for Comprehensive Insurance Policy for Women
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has won a global award for developing a comprehensive insurance policy aimed…