Motorcyclists in Pakistan Paying Higher Tax on Petrol as Luxury Car Owners Get ‘Discount’
The federal government has raised the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) on petrol to Rs. 70 per liter while maintaining a
Govt Announces 3 Holidays for Eid ul Fitr
The federal government has officially announced public holidays for Eid ul Fitr 2025, confirming a break from Monday, March 31
Surge in Bank Financing to Private Sector Exceeds 250% in Current Financial Year
Financing from commercial banks to the private sector has skyrocketed by over 250% in the current financial year, driven primarily
Pakistan’s $1 Billion IMF Tranche Faces Setback as Review Remains Incomplete, Talks to Continue Virtually
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its in-person mission to Pakistan without reaching a Staff Level Agreement (SLA) on
IMF and Pakistan Make “Significant Progress” to Staff Level Agreement: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced substantial headway in discussions with Pakistani authorities regarding the first review of the
Govt Approves Massive Reduction in Solar Net Metering Rates
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met today and
Google Wallet Officially Launches in Pakistan
Google has officially launched its mobile payment service, Google Wallet, in Pakistan, bringing contactless payment capabilities to millions of smartphone
SBP Approves Merger of Silk Bank with UBL
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially sanctioned the amalgamation of Silk Bank Limited (SBL) with United Bank Limited
Govt to Cut Buyback Rate for Excess Electricity to Discourage Rooftop Net Metering Power Producers
The federal government is working on slashing the buyback rate for excess electricity while increasing the grid supply price for
IMF Engages in Crucial Policy-Level Talks With Govt
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is currently in Pakistan, holding critical policy-level discussions with the government to address key
