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Long Weekend Ahead as SBP Notifies Bank Holidays for Ashura
The State Bank of Pakistan, its allied offices, public sector and private banks, and development…
Jazz retains market lead despite slight decline in telecom share
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s mobile telecommunications market witnessed minor shifts in May 2026, with Jazz and…
New tax, duty proposals unveiled for imported vehicles, cars in federal budget 2026–27
ISLAMABAD – The federal budget proposals for 2026–27 have outlined a revised tax and customs…
Pakistan’s exports to China jump 48.7% to over $1.55bn in early 2026
BEIJING – Pakistan’s exports to China registered a sharp increase of 48.7 percent during the…
How much tax will Pakistan charge on imported vehicles valued above $75,000 from July 2026?
ISLAMABAD – The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has approved proposals to…
SBP cancels license of Time Exchange Company over violations
The State Bank of Pakistan has revoked the authorization/license of M/s. Time Exchange Company (Pvt.)…
Import Duty on Cars above 1800cc may be cut from 156% to 74%
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s proposed Auto Policy 2026-31 could reshape country’s vehicle market, with import duties on…
Punjab collects record Rs1.6 billion through e-Abiana in single day
The Punjab Irrigation Department has reached a significant milestone in digital revenue management after recording…
Govt plans simplified tax system for small traders in 2026-27 budget
LAHORE – The federal government decided to introduce a simplified or fixed tax regime for…
Oil prices drop nearly 2% after encouraging progress in US-Iran talks
Global oil prices declined across major benchmarks, with WTI, Brent and Murban crude all recording…
