SBP to Launch New Currency Notes by Mid 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing to introduce a new series of currency notes, with the first design
Govt to Eliminate Over 20,000 Jobs in Railways
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing of the Federal Government, where
PM Shehbaz Orders Rs. 7 Per Unit Cut in Electricity Tariffs Nationwide
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Power Division to reduce electricity tariffs by Rs. 7 per unit for all
Rightsizing: FBR Seeks One-Time Exemption from Abolishing 60% of Its Workforce
The Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing of the Federal Government held a meeting today, chaired virtually by Federal Minister for Finance
Elon Musk’s Starlink Applies to Install 2-3 Ground Stations in Pakistan
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, is moving closer to establishing its presence in Pakistan. The company has officially registered
Federal Cabinet Decides to Shut Down Utility Stores Corporation
The federal cabinet has officially decided to close down the Utility Stores Corporation (USC), initiating a transition process to wind
Pakistan Secures $1 Billion Loan from Middle Eastern Banks
Pakistan has finalized agreements for a $1 billion loan with two Middle Eastern financial institutions, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced
Govt Proposes Doubling Tax on Offshore Digital Services to 20% Under New Tax Bill
The federal government is considering significant amendments to the Tax Laws Amendment Bill 2024, including a 20% income tax on
Govt to Check Income Sources of Hajj 2025 Pilgrims Opting for Expensive Private Packages
The federal government has decided to verify the sources of income of pilgrims performing Hajj 2025 under private schemes, particularly
Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High, Surges Past $108,000 Amid Renewed Investor Interest
Bitcoin (BTC) has smashed through a new all-time high, surpassing $108,000 per coin on Monday afternoon (Islamabad time). The world’s
