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June 9, 2025

FBR Finalizes 18% Sales Tax on E-Commerce Platforms in Budget 2025-26

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a proposal to impose an 18% sales tax on major online platforms such as Daraz, OLX, Zameen, and […]
May 12, 2025

IMF Ups Pakistan’s Surplus Target, Urges Spending Cuts

The International Monetary Fund has raised Pakistan’s primary budget surplus target to 1.6% of GDP for FY2025–26, up from 1% this year, signaling a strategic pivot […]
July 20, 2025

P@SHA Urges Predictable Policies to Boost Investment

The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has urged the government to unlock significant tech investment by ensuring consistent tax policies, smoother remittance processes, and a streamlined […]
March 16, 2025

Pakistan, Finland Bolster Green-Tech Ties

Pakistan and Finland are expanding economic cooperation in green finance, smart technologies, and trade. Finland’s expertise in sustainable finance and renewable energy presents opportunities for Pakistan […]
August 10, 2025

US Approves Nvidia H20 Chip Exports to China

On August 8, 2025, the US commerce department began issuing licenses to NVIDIA to export its h20 chips to China, removing a major obstacle to a […]
March 23, 2025

Pakistan Grants Temporary NOC to Starlink

The Government of Pakistan has granted a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Starlink by SpaceX, allowing it to move forward with launching satellite internet services […]
September 6, 2025

SBP Orders 25 Percent Branches to Install CDMs

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all banks and microfinance banks (MFBs) to ensure that at least 25 percent of their branch networks are […]
June 23, 2025

IMF Blocks Teacher Tax Relief, Tightens Fraud Arrests

The International Monetary Fund has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to restore the 25% tax rebate for teachers and researchers starting July 2025, citing tax harmonisation concerns, FBR […]
August 13, 2025

FBR to Hire 102 Experts for Industry-Wide Audits

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced plans to recruit 102 sector specialists and audit experts to carry out comprehensive field audits across 42 key […]
August 16, 2025

FBR Limits Cash Payments to Rs 200,000

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially set a cap of Rs 200,000 on cash transactions for both retail purchases and e-commerce Cash on Delivery […]
March 16, 2025

IMF Shows Contentment Towards Pakistan’s Progress

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized Pakistan’s substantial progress in implementing economic reforms under its current program. Discussions between IMF officials and Pakistani authorities have […]
May 12, 2025

Texas Settles $1.38 Billion Case with Google

Google has reached a settlement in principle with the state of Texas, agreeing to pay $1.375 billion over allegations that it violated users’ data privacy. This […]

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