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FBR Plans to Tax TikTokers and Social Media Influencers
In a move to broaden Pakistan’s tax net, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed plans to impose taxes on TikTokers and social media…
Federal Govt Approves Rs. 3.5 Billion Subsidy to Drive Cashless Economy
Pakistan has taken another step toward a digital future as the federal government approved a Rs. 3.5 billion subsidy to promote cashless transactions. The move…
Japan Eyes Investment in Pakistan’s Reko Diq Project
The Reko Diq project, located in Balochistan, is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold reserves. Pakistan, in collaboration with international partners, has…
ECC Approves Rs 800m for PVARA, Allows Used Car Imports
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved two major policy decisions allocating Rs 800 million to the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority…
Amreli Steels clears Rs22.6bn finance restructuring plan
Amreli Steels Limited (ASTL), one of Pakistan’s leading steel manufacturers, has received the green light to restructure and revise the repayment terms of loans worth…
Council of Islamic Ideology Declares Withholding Tax on Cash Withdrawals Un-Islamic
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has termed the withholding tax on cash withdrawals and transfers as unjust and un-Islamic, urging lawmakers to take corrective…
EU Plans to Block US Tech from Financial Data Access
The European Union is moving forward with strict new rules under the Financial Data Access (FiDA) regulation, which could block US tech giants like Apple,…
Pakistan Welcomes Chinese Firm for Local Laptop Manufacturing
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a meeting on Monday with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
Pakistan Eyes $750 Million in First Panda Bond Financing
Pakistan is preparing to secure about $750 million in the coming weeks through a mix of commercial borrowing and the issuance of its first-ever Panda…
Supreme Court Examines Legality of Super Tax on High Earners
The Super Tax came under legal scrutiny on Monday as senior counsel Ahmed Jamal Sukhera argued before the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench (CB) that the…
SECP Proposes Legal Framework for Waqf Companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed a landmark amendment to the Companies Act, 2017 by introducing Section 42A, which would establish…
Pakistan Mobile Phone Imports Rise 109% in FY26 Start
Pakistan has recorded a sharp increase in mobile phone imports, reaching $300.509 million in July-August 2025, compared to $143.703 million in the same period last…
