New Taxes Prompt Courier Companies to Raise Delivery Charges

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Major courier companies have notified their customers, including registered E-commerce companies and online traders, that the government will charge them the newly imposed taxes from…

Pakistan Airport Cargo Fees Increased by Up to 100%

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major shift after five years, Pakistan airport cargo fees have been significantly increased nationwide, with some tariffs skyrocketing by as much as 100…

FBR removes additional Customs Duty on imports in lower slabs

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the complete removal of Additional Customs Duty (ACD) on imported goods falling under the 0%, 5%, and…

AliExpress Halts Budget Shipping to Pakistan Amid New Tax Rules

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

AliExpress has officially stopped several low-cost shipping methods to Pakistan following recent customs tax reforms imposed by Pakistani and Sri Lankan authorities. This regulatory move…

FBR Sales Tax Integration Now Mandatory for Service Providers

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that FBR sales tax integration will be mandatory for a wide range of service providers starting July…

SBP Buys $6.8B to Boost Reserves, Repay Debt

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made a significant move to stabilize its foreign reserves by purchasing $6.8 billion from the interbank market between…

Pakistan Digital Presence Proceeds Tax Raises Alarms for Foreign Investors

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) has voiced serious concerns over Pakistan’s proposed Digital Presence Proceeds Tax (DPPT), introduced through the Finance Bill on June 10…

Pakistan Inflation Rate Drops Sharply in FY2025

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan inflation rate for FY2025 dropped significantly to 4.49%, compared to a staggering 23.21% in fiscal year 2023-24, according to fresh data released…

Gwadar Port Expansion Targets New Shipping Routes and Gulf Ferry Services

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has rolled out an ambitious Gwadar Port expansion plan, aiming to introduce new shipping lines and a ferry service connecting…

Interbank ATM Withdrawal Fees Hiked by 50% Across Pakistan

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a move that affects millions of account holders across Pakistan, banks have raised the fee for withdrawing cash from ATMs of banks other than…

Job Seekers Are Fleeing Pak In Large Numbers Despite Economic Growth Claims

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The latest official data shows a sharp rise in the number of Pakistan workers going abroad, which jumped by over 12% in May 2025 alone,…

Pakistan Economic Outlook Brightens with Lower Inflation and Surging Remittances

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division reported that the Pakistan economic outlook continues to strengthen, with inflation projected to stay within 3-4 percent for June 2025. Large…

Finance Bill 2025 Grants Tax Exemptions to 50+ Entities (Complete List)

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Bill 2025–26, recently approved by Parliament and now awaiting the signature of President Asif Ali Zardari, introduces more than 50 tax exemptions.…

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