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Rise in petroleum levy deprives public of full oil price relief
July 4, 2026
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
July 4, 2026
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
July 4, 2026
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%
July 4, 2026
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
July 4, 2026
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
July 4, 2026
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
July 4, 2026
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…
Pakistan’s textile exports fall 22.6% month-on-month in June despite annual growth
July 4, 2026
Pakistan’s textile exports fall 22.6% month-on-month in June despite annual growth
KARACHI: Pakistan’s textile exports fell sharply in June 2026, declining 22.63 per cent compared with the previous month, according to…
PSX gains 3.22pc in a week as KSE-100 closes above 185,000
July 4, 2026
PSX gains 3.22pc in a week as KSE-100 closes above 185,000
KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange posted strong gains during the week, rising 3.22 percent. The…
FM Aurangzeb calls for fully digitalised taxation system
July 3, 2026
FM Aurangzeb calls for fully digitalised taxation system
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb visited the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) to hear about key challenges being…