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How Pakistani Sattar Buksh Win Trademark Case Against Starbucks
A cafe in Karachi has won a high-profile trademark case against Starbucks. The cafe is called Sattar Buksh. The owners opened the business in 2013…
Floods Fuel Inflation as SBP Expected to Hold Rate
Pakistan is expected to hold its policy rate as floods push food prices higher and complicate monetary decisions. A Reuters poll of 14 analysts showed…
FBR Introduces Whistleblowing System to Track Tax Evasion, Reward Tips
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is launching a whistleblowing system to find tax evasion and to reward successful reporters. The system will allow citizens…
Moody’s Lifts Pakistan Rating to Caa1 and Stable Outlook
Moody’s has raised Pakistan one notch to Caa1 and assigned a stable outlook. The move reflects a clearer external position and measurable progress under the…
SECP Draft Actuarial Valuation Rules 2025 Released
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released the draft Actuarial Valuation Rules, 2025 for public feedback, marking a key step to strengthen…
Pakistan Launches Trial of National Digital Currency
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially started the trial phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), marking a significant step toward modernizing…
FBR Resolves Major Income Tax Portal Bug for Salaried Class
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has resolved a significant technical issue in its income tax return filing system affecting the salaried class. The bug,…
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $14.34 Billion
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a modest rise in its foreign exchange reserves, which increased by $34 million to reach $14.34 billion as…
Treet Battery Enters Lithium-Ion Market with Chinese Partner
Treet Battery Limited (TBL) has officially stepped into the lithium-ion battery market through a strategic partnership with Highstar Digital Energy Technology (Guangdong) Co. Ltd, a…
SBP Warns Floods Could Challenge Pakistan’s Economic Recovery
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has highlighted that while subdued inflation, a relatively stable exchange rate, prudent fiscal policies, and an improved credit rating…
Pakistan’s Exports Stood at $5.11 Billion as Textiles Grew 10% in Early FY26
Pakistan’s exports held steady at $5.11 billion during the first two months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to a high-level review meeting chaired by the…
Senators Flag SBP Clause Allowing Officials to Set Own Salaries
Senators have raised concerns over a State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) clause that enables its top officials to set their own salaries and benefits without…
