Reduction in PTA Tax on Mobile Phones Unlikely This Year
A proposal to reduce Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) tax on imported mobile phones from 25% to 18% is unlikely to
Trump’s War Threats Now Span Four Continents, 1 in 15 Countries
US President Donald Trump has drawn renewed scrutiny after warning Oman of potential military action, further expanding the list of
Pakistan’s Next Budget Will Likely Have Tighter Tax Enforcement and Little Relief
Pakistan’s FY27 federal budget is expected to remain focused on fiscal discipline, with the government likely targeting a fourth consecutive
Iran-US Peace Deal in Final Stages
A reported draft understanding between the United States and Iran suggests progress toward a short-term truce that could ease tensions
Next Budget to Include Higher Salary for Officers and New Pension System for Armed Forces
The federal government has prepared proposals for salary increases and pension revisions for public sector employees and retirees in the
Oil Crashes Below $90 as Markets Bet on US-Iran De-Escalation
Oil prices dropped sharply on Wednesday as investors focused on possible diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran, easing
FBR Raises Customs Tax on Industrial Chemical Calcium Carbide
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, has increased customs values for the import of Calcium Carbide from China through
Boycott Demand Hits Ranveer Singh After Harassment Case Emerges Against Film Designer
A major film industry union in India has called for a boycott of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh amid an escalating
Tax Relief on the Table for Salaried Class Despite Tight IMF Demands
Pakistan may offer limited tax relief to salaried individuals in the FY27 budget as authorities review income tax slabs and
SBP US Dollar Reserves Now At 53-Month High Despite Big Loan Payments
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) have increased to US$17.0 billion, marking a 53-month
