Govt to Push Costlier Grid Electricity By Increasing Solar Tax in Budget
The federal government is considering a significant increase in taxes on solar panels in the upcoming Budget 2026-27, a move
No Increase in Tobacco FED Expected in Upcoming Budget
The government is expected to keep the Federal Excise Duty (Federal Excise Duty) on cigarettes and tobacco products unchanged in
This Sodium Battery is Cheap and Can Easily Replace Lithium-Based Solar Storage in Pakistan
A research team at the National University of Singapore has developed a safer and longer-lasting solid-state sodium battery using a
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
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
PSX to Hit 203,000 by December But Cap Gains At 187,000 If US-Iran War Doesn’t End
Pakistan’s stock market is projected to reach 203,000 points by December under a base-case outlook, though analysts warn it could
US Senator Lindsey Graham Calls Pakistan ‘Problematic’ Mediator in Iran Talks
US Senator Lindsey Graham has raised fresh criticism of Pakistan’s foreign policy stance, questioning its suitability as a regional mediator
