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Court Orders MCB to Repay Online Fraud Victim’s Stolen Funds
The Federal Constitutional Court has ordered MCB bank to refund a defrauded citizen, ruling firmly in the favour of victim after multiple earlier verdicts against…
Pakistan’s Foreign Loan Inflows Rise Nearly 20% in 9MFY26
Pakistan’s foreign loan inflows increased by nearly 20 percent during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-26, supported by stronger financing from international institutions…
Pakistan Customs Revises Import Valuation for Smartwatches & Wearables
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation recently revised the customs values for imported non-GSM smartwatches, smart bands, and smart rings from all origins. Authorities issued…
Textile Mills Face Shutdown Threat as Cotton Stocks Hit Record Low
Pakistan’s textile sector is facing a growing raw material crisis after national cotton inventories reportedly dropped below 10,000 bales ahead of the new ginning season,…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 11th May, 2026
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have led to above-average price volatility in gold and silver—typically, the prices of gold and silver in Pakistan…
Budget May Ease Income Tax Burden, Skip Salary and Pension Raises
The federal government is considering lowering income tax rates for salaried workers in the upcoming federal budget 2026-27, without increasing salaries or pensions for public…
When Will BISP Payments Begin?
The government will begin distributing financial assistance to millions of low-income families under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) starting May 18, 2026. The disbursement…
PM Advisor Blames Public for Rising Petrol and Diesel Prices
Special Assistant to Prime Minister Huzaifa Rehman has sparked controversy after linking the latest increase in petrol and diesel prices to low tax compliance among the public.…
IMF Budget Talks May Bring Higher Tax Burden for Salaried Pakistanis
Pakistan is set to begin negotiations with the International Monetary Fund next week for the 2026-27 federal budget, with fresh tax measures and spending controls expected under…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 10th 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…
Sindh Govt Announces Early Salaries and Pensions Before Eid ul Adha
The Sindh Finance Department has announced advance payment of salaries, allowances, and pensions for Muslim government employees and pensioners ahead of Eid ul Adha. According to an official…
Govt Plans Tax Relief to Revive $6 Billion Refinery Investments
The federal government has moved to revive nearly $6 billion in planned refinery investments by addressing tax and policy hurdles that have delayed major modernization…