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Pakistan Rolls Out Blue Passports for Top Taxpayers & Goes Cashless
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) is overhauling its services to facilitate citizens. DGIP chief Muhammad Ali Randhawa confirmed several major updates, including…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 18th May, 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…
South Air Expands Fleet Ahead of June 2026 Launch in Pakistan
A new Pakistani private airline, South Air, is preparing to expand its fleet even before formally launching commercial operations next month. According to reports, the airline…
SECP Registers 10,500+ New Companies as Foreign Investment Jumps 218%
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 10,511 new companies between February and April 2026, reflecting a 21 percent increase compared to 8,693 companies incorporated…
FBR Launches Sweeping Tax Reform Drive Ahead of 2026–27 Budget
FBR has launched a sweeping tax reform programme, introducing digital invoicing mandates, expanded production tracking, and a new trader tax scheme ahead of Budget 2026–27…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 17th May, 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 Cuts Jet Fuel Price by Rs.111.44 Per Litre
The government has announced a major reduction in jet fuel prices, slashing the rate by Rs. 111.44 per litre with immediate effect. According to an…
KP Petrol Scheme Pays Rs100 Instead of Rs2,200
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government launched the Ehsaas Motorcycle Relief programme, allocating Rs3 billion to support an estimated 1.6 million motorcycle owners across the province.…
Pakistan to Host IBI Digital Economy HQ, Opening SME Gateway to China
The IBI Group has announced plans to establish its digital economy headquarters in Pakistan, providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with direct access to the…
Sindh Abolishes 8 PM Market Closure Rule Ahead of Eid ul Azha
The Government of Sindh has officially relaxed the 8 PM market closure rule. This decision brings significant relief to traders and shoppers ahead of Eid…
Pakistan Commits to Rs. 17 Trillion Revenue Target Under IMF Programme FY2027
Pakistan has committed to achieving a massive Rs. 17.145 trillion federal revenue target in FY2026-27 under its agreement with the International Monetary Fund, supported by new taxation measures,…
Pakistan Energy Sector Circular Debt Rises to Rs. 5.2 Trillion: IMF
Pakistan’s energy sector circular debt has climbed to Rs. 5.206 trillion, highlighting growing financial pressures on the country’s electricity and gas sectors, according to the latest…