Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit Shrinks by 70%
Pakistan’s current account deficit narrowed by around 70% year-on-year (YoY) to $98 million in August 2026, compared with $324 million recorded in the same month…
PSX Falls 1,370 Points as Selling Pressure Returns
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under renewed selling pressure on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling more than 1,300 points as investors remained…
FBR Admits IRIS Portal Is Down as Tax Deadline Panic Grips Filers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confirmed that taxpayers are facing intermittent technical problems on its IRIS portal, as thousands attempt to file income…
Gold and Silver Prices Showing an Upward Trend Today
Stalled US-Iran negotiations currently ignite massive volatility in precious metals. President Trump recently demanded historical conflict compensation from Tehran. This demand effectively freezes ongoing peace…
FBR Teams to Go Door-to-Door for Easy Tax Registration
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and trader representatives will jointly visit markets across all four provinces to register shopkeepers under the Easy Tax Scheme,…
Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Pushes Oil Prices Above $100
Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday as fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia and growing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz increased concerns about disruptions…
Pakistan Records $480 Million Trade Surplus With US
Pakistan recorded a trade surplus of approximately $480 million with the United States during the first two months of fiscal year 2026-27, with the US…
Pakistan’s Forex Reserves Hit Record $21.4 Billion, Surpassing 2027 Target Early
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have reached a record $21.4 billion, surpassing the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) $21 billion target for June 2027 nearly nine…
Mughal Steel Profit Surges 158% to Rs. 2.49 Billion in FY26
Mughal Iron and Steel Industries Limited reported a 158% year-on-year increase in profit for fiscal year 2026, with earnings reaching Rs. 2.487 billion compared with…
PSX Rebounds Over 1,400 Points as KSE-100 Recovers
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded strongly on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 1,400 points as investors responded positively to clarity…
FBR Extends Sales Tax Exemption on Aircraft Imports to All Airlines
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended sales tax exemptions on the import or lease of aircraft and aircraft parts to all airline companies…
Could Federal and Provincial Govts Bring Back Smart Lockdown Rules?
The federal government has yet to reinstate austerity measures aimed at curbing fuel consumption and reducing public expenditure, despite continued increases in petrol and diesel…



























