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FBR Suspends K‑Electric’s Sales Tax Registration, Sparking Consumer Alarm
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) suspended K-Electric’s sales tax registration on 20 May 2026, according to the taxpayer status portal maintained on the official…
SBP Reserves Climb to $17.081 Billion After IMF and Panda Bond Inflows
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank (SBP) rose by $1.214 billion in a week, reaching $17.081 billion as of 15 May 2026. The…
Sitara Petroleum Officially Listed at PSX After Record IPO Success
Sitara Petroleum Service Limited has officially completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), becoming the 10th IPO of 2026 and one of the largest…
Pakistan Circular Debt Jumps by Rs. 228 Billion After Temporary FY25 Decline
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt has surged once again after showing signs of improvement in FY25, highlighting continued structural challenges in the energy sector. According…
FBR Imposes Rs2.7bn Penalty on Gerry’s Dnata Over Customs Fraud
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a Rs2.7 billion penalty on terminal operator Gerry’s Dnata for involvement in the illegal removal of imported…
Global Oil Prices Fall 6% After Trump Signals Progress in US–Iran Talks
Global crude oil prices plunged on Wednesday after remarks by US President Donald Trump suggested that negotiations with Iran are approaching a final stage, raising…
KSE-100 Index Surges 3,000 Points in Early Trading at PSX
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish start on Thursday as the KSE-100 Index surged by over 3,000 points in early trading, reflecting sustained investor…
IMF Concludes Pakistan Visit After Budget and Reform Talks for FY2027
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its latest visit to Pakistan after holding discussions with government authorities on economic developments, fiscal planning for the…
Pakistan Draws Final Tranche of $1.2 Billion Saudi Oil Facility
The federal government has fully utilised a $1.2 billion oil facility from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with the final $100 million tranche drawn…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 21st May, 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…
PayPal Expands to Sri Lanka as Pakistan Continues to Face Payment Barriers
Sri Lanka has officially launched PayPal services, marking a major milestone for its digital economy, while Pakistan continues to struggle with access to international payment…
Pakistan Joins WCO Policy Commission For The First Time in 70 Years
Pakistan has been elected to the World Customs Organization (WCO) Policy Commission for 2026 to 2028, marking its first membership in the body after 70…
