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Pakistan Textile Council Urges Govt to Make Budget 2026-27 Export-Focused Amid Global Supply Chain Shift
Pakistan’s textile industry has urged the government to introduce immediate pro-export measures in the upcoming federal budget, warning that the country could miss a rare…
Govt Introduces Fixed Tax For Small Retailers to Expand Tax Net
The federal government has introduced a fixed tax scheme for small retailers, imposing a one percent tax on annual retail sales worth up to Rs200…
Pakistan May Need New IMF Deal as $123 Billion Funding Gap Looms
Pakistan faces $123 billion in external financing requirements over the next five years, making an exit from International Monetary Fund (IMF) dependency highly unlikely during…
Govt Approves 18% GST on Stationery Items in Finance Bill 2026
The federal government plans to increase the general sales tax (GST) on everyday school and office supplies. The upcoming Finance Bill 2026 will raise the…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 5th June, 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…
Petrol Likely to Become Costlier as Govt Plans to Double Carbon Levy
Consumers may face higher fuel prices from July 1, 2026, as the federal government is considering a proposal to double the carbon levy on petroleum…
SECP Eases IPO Rules to Help Established Businesses List on PSX
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced significant reforms to simplify the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process, enabling more established businesses to…
Exports Reach $2.7 Billion, Helping Cut Trade Deficit by Nearly 40%
Pakistan’s exports staged a strong recovery in May 2026, reaching $2.7 billion, reflecting a 9.6 percent month-on-month increase and a 1.3 percent rise compared to…
Govt Plans Duty Cuts and Tech Upgrades Under Tariff Policy 2025-30
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving export-led economic growth and directed the National Tariff Commission to adopt modern technologies, including…
Govt Denies IMF-Linked Plan to Penalize Industries Shifting to Solar
The Power Division has strongly rejected reports suggesting that the government plans to penalize industries for reducing grid electricity consumption or switching to solar energy,…
Govt Calls Cabinet Meeting to Approve FY27 Federal Budget on June 10
The federal government has convened a meeting of the federal cabinet on June 10 to approve the Federal Budget for fiscal year 2026-27, according to…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 4th June, 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…
