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29 July 2025

Business

Budget spurs rally: KSE-100 index soars beyond 124,000 mark
Budget spurs rally: KSE-100 index soars beyond 124,000 mark

PSX KSE-100 Index Surges Past 124,000 Mark The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a vibrant opening today, with the benchmark...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Pakistan’s half income goes into debt payment
Pakistan’s half income goes into debt payment

Pakistan’s Debt Servicing to Consume 46.7% of Federal Budget 2025-26 For the approaching fiscal year 2025-26, Pakistan’s debt obligations are...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest

Reduced Interest Dues Pare Pakistan’s Budget Spending
Reduced Interest Dues Pare Pakistan’s Budget Spending

Significant Drop Projected in Pakistan’s Interest Payments for FY26 The federal government anticipates a substantial decrease of 16 percent, equivalent...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Rupee Weakens Against US Dollar in Intra-day Trading
Rupee Weakens Against US Dollar in Intra-day Trading

Pakistani Rupee’s Slight Dip Against US Dollar During the early trading hours on Wednesday, the Pakistani rupee experienced a slight...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

PIA Aircraft Leasing Gets GST Waiver Amid Accelerated Sell-Off
PIA Aircraft Leasing Gets GST Waiver Amid Accelerated Sell-Off

PIA to Get Sales Tax Exemptions on Aircraft Imports The federal government has declared the implementation of sales tax waivers...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Tax Authority Gains Enhanced Ability to Pursue Unregistered Taxpayers
Tax Authority Gains Enhanced Ability to Pursue Unregistered Taxpayers

Government Proposes Discretionary Powers for Tax Officers in Finance Bill 2025-26 Through the Finance Bill 2025-26, the government has put...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business

Analyze Budget: Achieve Perfect Foresight
Analyze Budget: Achieve Perfect Foresight

Pakistani Budgetary Foresight for 2025-26 Considering previous fiscal plans and the current stringent International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, Pakistan’s budget...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, Opinion

Carbon Levy of Rs2.5/Litre Now Applied to Petrol, HSD, Furnace Oil
Carbon Levy of Rs2.5/Litre Now Applied to Petrol, HSD, Furnace Oil

New Carbon Levy Proposed on Petrol and Diesel The federal government has put forward a proposition to introduce a carbon...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Reduced interest lowers expenditure now
Reduced interest lowers expenditure now

Significant Drop in Interest Payments Projected for FY26 The federal government anticipates a substantial fiscal reprieve with an estimated 16%...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Pakistan boosts defence budget by 20% amid recent India encounters
Pakistan boosts defence budget by 20% amid recent India encounters

Pakistan Increases Defence Budget by 20% for FY26 Pakistan has earmarked Rs2.55 trillion for its defence budget in the upcoming...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Pakistan Budget FY26: Government Suggests ‘Carbon Levy’ on Fuel
Pakistan Budget FY26: Government Suggests ‘Carbon Levy’ on Fuel

New Carbon Levy Imposed on Petroleum Products in Pakistan The Pakistani government has introduced a new tax called “Carbon Levy”...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Tariff Changes, Carbon Tax: Auto Sector Sees Varied Outlook in Budget 2025-26
Tariff Changes, Carbon Tax: Auto Sector Sees Varied Outlook in Budget 2025-26

Pakistan’s Auto Sector Faces Complex Changes After Budget 2025-26 Following the unveiling of the federal budget for 2025-26, Pakistan’s automotive...

By News-Editor | June 11, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

India’s Indus River Flow Manipulation Aimed at Pakistan Disruption
India’s Indus River Flow Manipulation Aimed at Pakistan Disruption

India Accused of Manipulating Indus River Flow Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Musadik Malik, has alleged that...

By News-Editor | June 10, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Business, Latest, World

Pakistan’s 2025-26 Budget: Key Highlights Revealed
Pakistan’s 2025-26 Budget: Key Highlights Revealed

Pakistan Unveils Fiscal Budget for 2025-26 The Pakistani government introduced its budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Tuesday, aiming...

By News-Editor | June 10, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Pakistan Government Suggests 18% Tax on Imported Solar Panels in Budget 2025-26
Pakistan Government Suggests 18% Tax on Imported Solar Panels in Budget 2025-26

Government Proposes Tax on Imported Solar Panels in Budget 2025-26 The Pakistani government has presented its budget proposal for the...

By News-Editor | June 10, 2025 | Category: Business, China, Latest

Pakistan boosts defence budget by over 20% following India skirmishes
Pakistan boosts defence budget by over 20% following India skirmishes

Pakistan Boosts Defence Budget by Over 20% Amidst Regional Tensions Pakistan has revealed a considerable increase in its defence budget,...

By News-Editor | June 10, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Govt Plans 1% Surcharge Cut on Rs10mn Income to Curb ‘Brain Drain’
Govt Plans 1% Surcharge Cut on Rs10mn Income to Curb ‘Brain Drain’

Finance Minister Proposes Surcharge Reduction to Combat Brain Drain During his Budget 2025-26 address, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb suggested a...

By News-Editor | June 10, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, Migrant News

Pakistan Aims for 4.2% Growth: Aurangzeb Unveils Budget 2025-26 Plans
Pakistan Aims for 4.2% Growth: Aurangzeb Unveils Budget 2025-26 Plans

Federal Budget 2025-26 Unveiled by Finance Minister Aurangzeb Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented Pakistan’s federal budget for 2025-26 on Tuesday,...

By News-Editor | June 10, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Aurangzeb unveils the federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26
Aurangzeb unveils the federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26

Federal Budget 2025-26 Presentation Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is currently unveiling the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The...

By News-Editor | June 10, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest

Pakistan gold witnesses Rs6,100 per tola price decline
Pakistan gold witnesses Rs6,100 per tola price decline

Gold Prices Decline in Pakistan On Tuesday, gold rates in Pakistan experienced a downturn, mirroring trends observed in the worldwide...

By News-Editor | June 10, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest