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Pakistan’s Freelancers Achieve Record $1.6 Billion in Export Earnings
Pakistan’s freelance industry has reached a historic milestone, generating a record $1.6 billion in export earnings during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025-26…
Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan Surges 293% in May 2026
Pakistan recorded a significant increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during May 2026, with net inflows reaching $214 million, according to the latest figures released…
Sindh to Distribute 275,000 Subsidised Solar Systems for Middle Class
The provincial government of Sindh has announced the distribution of 275,000 subsidised solar home systems across the province at a total cost of Rs18 billion.…
Punjab Finance Bill 2026 Proposes Tax Raise on Digital Restaurant Payments
The Punjab government has proposed a revised sales tax regime for restaurants. Officials outlined this updated framework in the Punjab Finance Bill 2026 recently. Consequently,…
Sindh Proposes 7 Percent Salary and 5 Percent Pension Increase in 2026–27 Budget
The provincial government of Sindh has proposed a seven percent increase in employee salaries and a five percent rise in pensions as part of its…
Pakistan Records $459 Million Current Account Surplus in May 2026
Pakistan posted a current account surplus of $459 million in May 2026, according to the latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The…
IMF Rejects Real Estate Tax Relief Package in Budget FY 2026‑27
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has formally opposed the construction sector incentive package announced in the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. The…
Yum Brands to Sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion as GLP-1 Drugs Reshape Market
Yesterday, Yum Brands announced it will sell its Pizza Hut chain for $2.7 billion. Currently, the fast-food market faces intense competition. Consumers are spending cautiously.…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 17th 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…
Punjab Budget 2026-27 Proposes Vehicle Token Tax Hike Up to Rs24,000
The Punjab government has proposed a substantial increase in annual vehicle token taxes as part of its budget for fiscal year 2026-27, alongside a series…
Punjab Allocates Rs. 22 Billion for Honhaar Scholarships in Budget 2026-27
The Punjab government has announced an allocation of Rs. 22 billion for the Honhaar Scholarship Program in its Budget 2026-27, aiming to provide financial support…
KSE-100 Index Surges Past 180,000 Amid Budget Optimism and Market Rally
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic rally on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged past the 180,000 mark for the first time,…
