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March 25, 2025

Phase-II CPEC: Transforming Pakistan’s Global Potential

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor – CPEC has entered its second phase, focusing on industrialization, socio-economic development, and enhanced regional connectivity to transform Pakistan’s economy. Building […]
March 24, 2025

FBR’s Tax Overhaul Gets $70M World Bank Boost

The World Bank is likely to approve an additional $70M in IDA credit for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This will support FBR’s new Transformation […]
July 29, 2025

QR Codes Now Mandatory on Pakistan Bills

In a huge effort towards a digital Pakistan the federal government has finally announced that electricity, phone, and gas bills will now be compulsory to include […]
June 16, 2025

FBR Unveils Major Tax Reforms in Budget 2025–26

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced sweeping tax reforms in the Budget 2025–26, focusing on salaried individuals, property income, and digital transactions. Surcharge for salaried […]
March 15, 2025

SECP Supports Life Insurance Sales via Tech-Based Channels

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in a new directive to make life insurance savings products more accessible online, aims to create a smoother, […]
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 […]
April 11, 2025

World Bank Invests $300M in Pakistan Mining

The IFC – International Finance Corporation, the private investment arm of the World Bank, has committed $300 million in debt financing to support Pakistan’s Reko Diq […]
July 31, 2025

Pakistan Proposes Tax Exemption for US Tech Firms

As part of a strategic move to finalize a trade agreement with the United States, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has submitted a proposal to […]
April 30, 2025

Govt Plans Nationwide Expansion of Digital Wallet Services

In a significant step towards modernizing welfare disbursements, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared that digital wallets will be expanded nationwide, aligning provincial systems under a unified […]
April 3, 2025

Trump Imposes 29% Tariff on Pakistan

The United States has imposed a 29% tariff on Pakistani goods as part of President Donald Trump’s broader trade policy aimed at addressing global trade imbalances. […]
July 16, 2025

ADB Recommends Pakistan to Reform Digital Infrastructure Tax

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has urged Pakistan to rationalize its digital- infrastructure tax framework to stimulate growth in its digital economy. In its report, Pakistan’s […]
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 […]

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