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Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 20th 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…
FBR Offices to Remain Open on June 27-30 for End-of-Year Tax Collection
The Federal Board of Revenue has announced that all its field formations across the country will remain operational on June 27 and 28, 2026, despite…
KP Announces 7% Salary and Pension Increase for Government Employees
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has proposed a 7 percent increase in salaries and pensions for provincial government employees and retirees as part of its…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Unveils Rs2.17 Trillion Budget for FY2026-27
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday presented a Rs2.17 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, focusing on development spending, healthcare, education, social welfare,…
Pakistan to Receive 50,000 Tons of Fertilizer Imports From Morocco Ahead of Kharif Season
Pakistan is set to receive a major shipment of phosphate-based fertilizers from Morocco as part of efforts to ensure adequate supplies for the upcoming Kharif…
KP Outpaces Other Provinces with Record Minimum Wage Offer
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has set the highest minimum wage among the four provinces, proposing Rs 45,000 monthly for laborers in its 2026–27 budget presented on Friday.…
NA Panel Approves Higher Surcharge for Late Tax Return Filing
The NA Standing Committee on Finance has approved a proposal to raise surcharges imposed on taxpayers who file their returns late, along with a separate…
Privatisation Commission Approves FESCO Restructuring Plan Ahead of Privatisation
The Privatisation Commission Board has approved the restructuring plan for Faisalabad Electric Supply Company as part of preparations for its planned privatisation, marking a significant…
PSX Drops Over 2,400 Points as Uncertainty Over US-Iran Talks Triggers Sell-Off
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline on Friday as uncertainty surrounding potential peace talks between the United States and Iran sparked widespread…
OGDC Raises Stake in Qadirpur Gas Field to 82.99% Through Strategic Acquisition
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has increased its ownership in one of Pakistan’s largest gas-producing assets after acquiring an additional 7.99 percent working…
Balochistan Allocates Record Rs96 Billion for Healthcare in FY2026-27 Budget
The Balochistan government has announced a record allocation of Rs96 billion for the health sector in its fiscal year 2026-27 budget, reflecting a 30 percent…
KP Imposes New Taxes on Leased Waqf Land, Vehicles and Hotels
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government introduced new taxes on houses, hotels, transport vehicles, and leased evacuee trust properties to generate revenue for the financial year 2026-27.…
