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27 July 2025

Business

FBR Plans 2% Tax Increase on Bank Deposit Profits in Budget 2025‑26
FBR Plans 2% Tax Increase on Bank Deposit Profits in Budget 2025‑26

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering a 2% increase in tax on profits from commercial bank deposits and...

By Web Desk | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

FBR Extends E‑Invoicing Deadline to June and July 2025 for Better Compliance
FBR Extends E‑Invoicing Deadline to June and July 2025 for Better Compliance

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced an extension for mandatory e‑invoicing integration under the Sales Tax Rules. Corporate...

By Web Desk | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Gulf Markets Mostly Gain Amid Regional Conflict
Gulf Markets Mostly Gain Amid Regional Conflict

Gulf Stock Markets Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions Most stock markets in the Gulf region concluded trading on a positive note...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Gold Price in Pakistan Drops by Rs 300 Per Tola on June 23, 2025
Gold Price in Pakistan Drops by Rs 300 Per Tola on June 23, 2025

Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs 300 per tola on June 23, 2025, reflecting a dip in international bullion rates. The market...

By Web Desk | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Dost Steels Plans Rs4.45bn Rights Issue to Finance Billet Manufacturing
Dost Steels Plans Rs4.45bn Rights Issue to Finance Billet Manufacturing

Dost Steels to Secure Rs4.45 Billion Through Rights Issue for Furnace Installation Dost Steels Limited, a steel manufacturing company based...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Pakistan Introduces Rs 623 Billion Tax Measures in Finance Bill 2025‑26
Pakistan Introduces Rs 623 Billion Tax Measures in Finance Bill 2025‑26

The Government of Pakistan has unveiled a comprehensive tax package worth Rs 623 billion under the Finance Bill 2025-26. These new...

By Web Desk | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

US-Iran tensions trigger PSX fall; KSE-100 index declines by 3,900+ points
US-Iran tensions trigger PSX fall; KSE-100 index declines by 3,900+ points

Selling Pressure Grips Pakistan Stock Exchange Amid Geopolitical Concerns The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced selling pressure as geopolitical tensions...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

PET Bottle Manufacturer in Pakistan to Deploy 2MW Solar Power
PET Bottle Manufacturer in Pakistan to Deploy 2MW Solar Power

Ecopack Limited to Install 2 MW Solar System for Sustainable Energy Ecopack Limited has revealed its intentions to install a...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Aurangzeb’s new taxes target poultry, government securities, and mutual funds
Aurangzeb’s new taxes target poultry, government securities, and mutual funds

Finance Minister Introduces New Tax Measures During a session at the National Assembly on Monday, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

PM Shehbaz: Make digital payments more accessible than cash
PM Shehbaz: Make digital payments more accessible than cash

PM Directs for Easier, Cheaper Digital Transactions Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed officials to ensure that digital transactions are...

By Web Desk | June 23, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest, Tech

US-Iran tensions trigger PSX collapse; KSE-100 Index plummets by 2,400 points
US-Iran tensions trigger PSX collapse; KSE-100 Index plummets by 2,400 points

Market Under Pressure: PSX Faces Downturn Amid Geopolitical Concerns The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced significant selling pressure as escalating...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

CDNS Secures Rs24bn Investment via Islamic Financing
CDNS Secures Rs24bn Investment via Islamic Financing

CDNS Achieves Islamic Finance Investment Target for FY2024-25 ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has successfully reached its...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

PYMA Criticizes Duty Structures, Policy Issues in Budget
PYMA Criticizes Duty Structures, Policy Issues in Budget

PYMA Raises Concerns Over Federal Budget Impact on Textile Sector Muhammad Saqib Goodluck, the Chairman of The Pakistan Yarn Merchants...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

FPCCI’s BMP: Budget deficient in strategy for economic revival
FPCCI’s BMP: Budget deficient in strategy for economic revival

BMP Criticizes Federal Budget, Cites Lack of Concrete Strategy LAHORE: The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

KSE-100 Index Nosedives by 1,900+ Points as US-Iran Conflict Escalates
KSE-100 Index Nosedives by 1,900+ Points as US-Iran Conflict Escalates

Market Faces Pressure Amid Geopolitical Concerns The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced selling pressure as geopolitical tensions intensified following recent...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Rupee marginally improves against the US dollar in intra-day trading
Rupee marginally improves against the US dollar in intra-day trading

Pakistani Rupee Edges Higher Against US Dollar The Pakistani rupee experienced a slight increase against the US dollar, climbing by...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Supreme Court Rules Tax Arrests Illegal Without Prior Assessment
Supreme Court Rules Tax Arrests Illegal Without Prior Assessment

Tax Arrests Require Prior Assessment: Supreme Court Declares FBR Actions Without Due Process Unlawful In a landmark ruling that strengthens...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

No Buyback, No Vaccines: Pharma Industry Demands Guarantees for Local Vaccine Production in Pakistan
No Buyback, No Vaccines: Pharma Industry Demands Guarantees for Local Vaccine Production in Pakistan

Without Buyback Guarantee, Pharma Firms Won’t Invest in Vaccine Production: Officials Warn As Pakistan braces for the end of Gavi...

By News-Editor | June 23, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business

Audit reveals excess in report
Audit reveals excess in report

Massive Irregularities Uncovered in Punjab Government’s Accounts The Auditor General of Pakistan’s report for the audit year 2024-25 has revealed...

By News-Editor | June 22, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest

BR survey reveals upward trend in essential kitchen item prices
BR survey reveals upward trend in essential kitchen item prices

Essential Kitchen Items Show Increasing Price Trends in Islamabad A recent survey conducted in Islamabad reveals an upward trend in...

By News-Editor | June 22, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest