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OGRA Raises Kerosene Oil Price by Rs34.33 Per Litre
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 18th July, 2026
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have resulted in above-average price volatility for gold and silver. Typically, the prices of gold and silver in…
Aurangzeb Reviews Digital Overhaul of FBR Through Faceless Centre
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a meeting to review the implementation roadmap and operational readiness of the Federal Board of…
Pakistan Records $649 Million Current Account Deficit in June, FY26 Ends in Shortfall
Pakistan recorded a current account deficit of $139 million in fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), reversing the $1.838 billion surplus posted in the previous fiscal year,…
FBR Import Blunders Cost Pakistan Rs. 356 Crore, Audit Reveals
Pakistan’s customs authorities incurred revenue losses exceeding Rs. 3.56 billion due to the incorrect classification and undervaluation of imported goods, according to a new audit…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Reach Record $4.6 Billion in FY2025-26
Pakistan’s IT and telecom sector posted its highest-ever export earnings in FY2025-26, reaching $4.6 billion. However, the industry still missed the government’s $5 billion export…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 17th July, 2026
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have resulted in above-average price volatility for gold and silver. Typically, the prices of gold and silver in…
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Fall $1.25 Billion After Debt Repayments
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declined sharply during the week ended July 10, 2026, primarily due to repayments…
European Union Warns Pakistan’s GSP+ Trade Status Depends on Human Rights Progress
The European Union (EU) has warned that Pakistan’s continued access to the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) will depend on tangible improvements in human…
Pakistan Customs Denies Fuel Import Clearance Delays and Shortage Reports
Pakistan Customs has rejected reports of delays in the clearance of imported petroleum products, stating that there are no pending fuel consignments with filed Goods…
Punjab Orders Travel Agents to Collect 8 Percent Tax on Card Transactions
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has ordered travel agents across the province to collect an 8 percent tax on transactions made through credit cards, according…
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing Grows 5.77% in 11MFY26 as Automobile Output Surges
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector recorded 5.77% growth during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025-26, supported by strong performances in the automobile, sugar,…
Oil Prices Ease as Markets Weigh Rising US-Iran Conflict Risks
Global oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors evaluated the impact of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran on energy supplies, particularly…
