Govt Announces Public Holidays on May 26-28 for Eid ul Azha
The federal government has announced three public holidays on May 26, 27, and 28 on the occasion of Eidul Azha.
Govt Opposes IMF Plan for 18% GST on EVs, Pushes for 1% Tax Instead
The government has opposed a proposal by the International Monetary Fund to impose 18 percent General Sales Tax on the
Indian Rupee Continues Slide, Down Nearly 12% Against Pakistani Currency
The Indian rupee has recorded a sharp decline against the Pakistani rupee over the past 12 months, reflecting a notable
Pakistan’s Foreign Direct Investment Drops 68% to $54 Million in April 2026
Pakistan’s net Foreign Direct Investment fell sharply to $54 million in April 2026, down 68 percent from $168 million in
Pakistan’s Current Account Plunges 2,600% Into Deficit After March Surplus
Pakistan’s current account recorded a deficit of $0.25 billion after the first 10 months of FY2025–26, according to data released
Pakistanis Paying Nearly Rs. 9 Per Unit in Extra Taxes on Electricity
Electricity consumers in Pakistan are facing an added burden of up to nearly Rs. 9 per unit in taxes and
Moon Sighting Confirmed: Pakistan Sets Eid ul Azha 2026 Date
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has officially announced the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon, confirming that the first day of
Govt Finally Reduces Petrol and Diesel Prices in Pakistan
The federal government has reduced petrol and diesel prices by Rs5 per litre for the next seven days. Following the
Pakistan Commits to Regular Power and Gas Tariff Hikes on IMF Demand
Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will continue passing global energy price fluctuations directly on to
Govt to Stop Intervening in Wheat and Sugar Markets Under New Plan
Pakistan is preparing to scale back government intervention in wheat and sugar markets, shifting toward market-based pricing and greater private
