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Pakistan Customs Denies Fuel Import Clearance Delays and Shortage Reports
Petrol Likely to Become Costlier as Govt Plans to Double Carbon Levy
Consumers may face higher fuel prices from July 1, 2026, as the federal government is considering a proposal to double the carbon levy on petroleum…
SECP Eases IPO Rules to Help Established Businesses List on PSX
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced significant reforms to simplify the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process, enabling more established businesses to…
Exports Reach $2.7 Billion, Helping Cut Trade Deficit by Nearly 40%
Pakistan’s exports staged a strong recovery in May 2026, reaching $2.7 billion, reflecting a 9.6 percent month-on-month increase and a 1.3 percent rise compared to…
Govt Plans Duty Cuts and Tech Upgrades Under Tariff Policy 2025-30
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving export-led economic growth and directed the National Tariff Commission to adopt modern technologies, including…
Govt Denies IMF-Linked Plan to Penalize Industries Shifting to Solar
The Power Division has strongly rejected reports suggesting that the government plans to penalize industries for reducing grid electricity consumption or switching to solar energy,…
Govt Calls Cabinet Meeting to Approve FY27 Federal Budget on June 10
The federal government has convened a meeting of the federal cabinet on June 10 to approve the Federal Budget for fiscal year 2026-27, according to…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 4th 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…
Pakistan, Tajikistan Agree on 3-Year Roadmap to Boost Trade to $200 Million
Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to a comprehensive three-year roadmap aimed at increasing bilateral trade to $200 million, while expanding cooperation across key sectors including…
Govt May End GST Relief on EVs, Solar Panels, Laptops, and Cattle Feed in Upcoming Budget
The federal government is considering the withdrawal of reduced General Sales Tax (GST) rates on several products as part of its tax reform agenda ahead…
Unmarried Women Added to BISP Eligibility
Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will now include unmarried women aged above 35, officials confirmed during a Public Accounts Committee sub‑committee meeting. Committee member Bilal…
Lahore Courts to Get Solar Systems Under Rs. 186 Million Project
The Lahore High Court has launched a project to install solar energy systems in session courts and other subordinate courts across Lahore to ensure uninterrupted…
Govt Proposes 24 New Development Projects in Budget 2026-27
The federal government has proposed the inclusion of 24 new development projects in the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) for fiscal year 2026-27, with an…
