Pakistan Raises Over Rs. 1.2 Trillion in Government Bond Auction, Launches First 15-Year Zero Coupon Bond
The Ministry of Finance successfully raised more than Rs. 1.2 trillion in a major government bond auction held on Wednesday,
Pakistan Signs $1 Billion Financing Facility with Middle Eastern Banks, Backed by ADB
The Ministry of Finance has signed a syndicated term finance facility of $1,000 million partially guaranteed by a Policy Based
Senator Demands 25% Increase in Salaries of Govt Employees
In Wednesday’s Senate budget debate, Senator Poonjo Bheel called for a minimum 25 percent raise in government employees’ salaries, criticizing
Senate Committee Approves Hike in Withholding Tax on Cash Withdrawals by Non-Filers to 1%
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday approved a proposal to increase the withholding tax on cash withdrawals by
Pakistan Unveils Draft National Tariff Policy 2025–30 to Boost Industrial Competitiveness and Export Growth
The Government of Pakistan unveiled the draft National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30 during the National Regulatory Reforms Conference organized by
PM Shehbaz Forms High-Level Committee to Accelerate Cashless Economy and Digitization
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday established a high-level committee, chaired by himself, to promote a cashless economy and
PM Shehbaz Confirms IMF Approval for Tax Exemption on Agriculture Sector
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that the government has successfully persuaded the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to exempt
Senate Committee Recommends Zero Tax on Annual Salaries Up to Rs. 1.2 Million
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday recommended exempting annual incomes up to Rs. 1.2 million from income tax,
Careem Exits Pakistan’s Ride-Hailing Market
Careem, one of the pioneering ride-hailing services in Pakistan, announced it will shut down its ride-hailing operations in the country
Govt Cuts Proposed Sales Tax on Solar Panel Imports to 10% After Coalition Talks
The federal government has agreed to reduce the proposed sales tax on imported solar panels from 18 percent to 10
