June 3, 2025

IMF Permits Pakistan Tax Relief for Salaried Class

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to let Pakistan lower tax rates for the salaried class in its upcoming federal budget. This move, aimed at […]
June 3, 2025

PM Reforms to Drive Economic Stability Forward

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the government’s institutional reforms are key to steering Pakistan toward a more stable and competitive position in the global economy. […]
June 3, 2025

P@SHA Call for Tax Relief for IT Boom

Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has called on the government to provide tax-friendly measures in the next federal budget to spur growth in the IT industry. […]
June 1, 2025

SECP Proposes Framework to Regulate Algorithmic Trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a Concept Paper titled “Regulating Algorithmic Trading in Pakistan”, outlining a proposed framework to promote innovation […]
May 31, 2025

Pakistan Expands Facial Recognition for Identity Security

Pakistan will transform its identity verification system with the introduction of facial recognition technology in different segments of society. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA […]
May 31, 2025

Millions of SIMs Blocked Over Expired CNICs

As part of a widespread crackdown, the Government of Pakistan has directed all telecom companies to immediately block SIMs registered against expired CNICs. The Ministry of […]
May 30, 2025

Pakistan to Launch Its Own Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

Pakistan has revealed plans to create a government-led Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, as announced by Bilal Bin Saqib MBE at the Bitcoin2025 conference in Las Vegas on […]
May 29, 2025

Government Pushes Digital Payments for Cashless Economy

The government is expanding digital payment options nationwide to reduce reliance on cash. This move aims to enhance financial transparency, improve transaction efficiency, and support the […]
May 27, 2025

FBR Scrambles to Meet Rs. 12.33 Trillion Tax Target

With just weeks remaining before the federal budget announcement, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is making a last-ditch effort to achieve its revised tax revenue […]
May 26, 2025

Electricity Bills to Include EV Charging Fees Under New NEPRA Tariff

The NEPRA – National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has approved a revised tariff structure for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), allowing them to charge Rs23.57 per […]
May 22, 2025

P@SHA Urges Stable IT Policies and Clear Taxes

The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has urged the government to prioritize policy consistency and tax clarity for the IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sector in […]
May 21, 2025

IMF Demand for Used Vehicles Could Derail EV Future

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been said to have pushed Pakistan to relax bans on used car imports, a step that could undermine the nation’s […]