Pakistan Consumes Up to 90,000 Kgs of Gold Annually, Says CCP Study
Pakistan’s gold consumption has reached up to 90,000 kilograms annually, with demand valued between $8 billion and $12 billion, according to the Competition Commission of…
FBR Crackdowns on Doctors & Beauty Salons to Expand Tax Net
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a strict audit of professionals in a major move to broaden the tax net. The tax collection…
ICBC Expands Operations as Pakistan Prepares First Panda Bond
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has officially set out an expanded roadmap to position Pakistan as South Asia’s financial hub for the…
IMF Flags Pakistan’s Weak Fiscal Controls, Urges Urgent Cash & Budget Reforms
Pakistan’s fiscal system has once again come under scrutiny as the IMF flagged serious weaknesses in cash management, budget oversight and financial controls, warning that…
PRA Barred from Charging Sales Tax on Developed Plots After Tribunal Ruling
The Punjab Revenue Authority’s appeal tribunal has delivered a major decision, ruling that the sale of developed plots by real estate developers does not qualify…
OGDC Assures Investors Barrick Gold’s Restructuring Will Not Affect Reko Diq Project
Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd. has reassured investors that the multibillion dollar Reko Diq copper gold project will remain fully on track, dismissing concerns…
FTO Orders FBR to Clear Pending Tax Return Extension Requests in 3 Days
The Federal Tax Ombudsman has directed the Federal Board of Revenue to clear the entire backlog of tax return extension applications within three days, after…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 26th November, 2025
Gold and Silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. The rates listed here are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa…
Dubai’s Mashreq Launches Pakistan’s First Islamic-Focused Digital Bank
Dubai-based Mashreq has officially launched Mashreq NEO in Pakistan, marking the country’s first fully Islamic-focused digital banking platform. The move aims to offer Shariah-compliant current…
South Air Launches as New Domestic Airline in Pakistan
Pakistan’s aviation sector welcomed a new player as South Air officially launched, aiming to expand regional connectivity and provide affordable travel options across the country.…
SECP to Strike Off Over 200 Dormant Companies From Official Records
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has initiated the process to remove more than 200 inactive companies from its official register, marking one…
SIFC to Finalise Decision on Chemical Licence Extension Amid Industry Concerns
The long standing delay in extending dangerous petroleum licences has now reached the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which will take the final binding decision…


