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Petrol Dealers Warn of Nationwide Strike Over Commission Dispute
Petrol dealers across Pakistan have warned of a potential nationwide strike, threatening to shut down fuel stations if their demands for higher commissions are not…
PSX Recovers From Early Losses, KSE-100 Ends Session in Green
The Pakistan Stock Exchange rebounded on Tuesday after a sharp early decline, with the benchmark KSE-100 Indexclosing in positive territory as investors navigated geopolitical uncertainty and pressure on…
SECP Expands Contributory Pension System Across Provinces
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved new pension funds, increasing the total number for Punjab and Balochistan to strengthen government retirement…
Pakistan to Disclose Civil Servants’ Assets by December 2026
Pakistan has pledged to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to implement anti-corruption reforms, including publishing asset declarations of civil servants by December 2026 under the…
Pakistan Targets Branded Retail Clothing Sector for Data-Driven Tax Compliance
Pakistan loses billions in legitimate tax revenue. Consequently, a new National Assembly motion targets the booming branded retail clothing sector. Currently, inadequate documentation and weak…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 7th April, 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…
PIA 75% Stake Sale Gets Final Approval, Full Privatization Now in Sight
Pakistan has taken a major step toward privatizing Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) after shareholders approved the divestment of a 75 percent stake in the airline. The decision…
SBP Introduces New Measures to Boost IT Exports and Freelancing
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a series of reforms aimed at facilitating IT exporters and freelancers, making transactions faster and simpler. Under the new…
Pakistan Banking Sector Hit Hard with Rs600 Billion Loss in One Quarter
Pakistan’s banking sector is facing a sharp setback after posting more than Rs600 billion in revaluation losses in just one quarter. The decline comes as…
PVARA Opens Applications for 2026 Regulatory Sandbox to Boost Digital Assets
Pakistan’s digital finance landscape is set for a major milestone as the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has officially opened applications for its Regulatory…
Pakistan to Repay $4.8 Billion Foreign Debt by June 2026
Pakistan has finalized arrangements to repay nearly $4.8 billion in external debt by June 2026, as the government moves to manage its financial obligations amid…
Inside Pakistan’s Rs. 81.4T Debt Crisis: External Liabilities Top Rs. 21T
Pakistan is drowning in a sea of red ink. During a recent meeting in Islamabad, the Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs revealed staggering new…