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SBP to Stay Closed on August 14
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on Thursday, August 14, 2025, for Independence Day celebrations. The government has declared August 14 a…
Pakistan’s July Remittances Hit $3.21B, Kicking Off FY26 on Strong Note
Pakistan’s remittance inflows in July 2025 climbed to $3.21 billion, a 7.4% year-on-year rise, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).…
Digital Bill 2025: Problems and Solutions in Focus
Pakistan’s online marketplace has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by e-commerce giants, social media ads, and millions of daily shoppers. However, this boom has…
Mari Petroleum Earnings Drop 16% in FY25
Mari Petroleum has announced its financial results for FY25, posting a 16% year-on-year decline in earnings, with profit recorded at Rs65.1 billion (EPS: PKR54.25) compared…
Fauji Cement Posts Record Rs13.3bn Profit in FY25
Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) has reported a record profit of Rs13.3 billion for FY25, marking a 62% year-on-year surge from Rs8.2 billion in FY24.…
Govt Plans Gradual Cut in Super Tax for Manufacturing Sector
The government is preparing to slash the super tax for the manufacturing sector as part of its new industrial policy, aiming to reduce the rate…
FTO Targets Rs133m Fake Tax Invoices Scam
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Director General of Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) Inland Revenue to track down cybercriminals who used IP addresses…
US Tariff Cut Opens Door for Higher Pakistan Copper Exports to US
Pakistan expects a major jump in copper exports to the United States after a new tariff deal and fresh US interest in its mining sector.…
HBL Microfinance Bank and SUPARCO Partner for Satellite-Based Agri Lending
HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) and the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce satellite-based…
Pakistan Services Exports Grow 9.23% in 2025
Pakistan services exports increased by 9.23 percent to $8.39 billion in FY25, up from $7.68 billion in the previous fiscal year, driven by strong gains…
World Bank Highlights Delay in MoUs for $78M ‘DEEP’ Initiative
The World Bank has raised concerns over delays in signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and provincial…
Govt Considers Relief on Bearer Prize Bonds Redemption
The federal government may extend relief to individuals who missed the deadline for bearer prize bonds redemption, said Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar…
