Oil prices remained firm on Thursday after Brent crude surpassed $100 per barrel amid fears of deeper supply disruptions. Market concerns intensified as Iran and the...
Global currency markets traded cautiously on Thursday as investors assessed rising oil prices, higher bond yields and upcoming US inflation data. Energy-driven inflation concerns pushed benchmark...
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has proposed amendments to the REIT Regulations, 2022, aimed at attracting investment and expanding investor participation. The reforms would...
Pakistan’s revised withholding tax rates took effect on July 1, 2026, according to the FBR’s budget explanatory circular. A 15% tax applies to independent professional services...
Bread prices in Pakistan have risen by 8% to 9% for the second time this year as manufacturers face higher electricity, gas, raw material and transportation...
Global merchandise trade continued to strengthen in mid-2026 despite geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Trade Organization’s Goods Trade Barometer. The WTO said...
Pakistan has amended the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, by introducing Section 165AB. The provision empowers the State Bank of Pakistan to establish and operate a secure,...
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed to release Rs83 billion in pending sales tax refunds and Rs43 billion in duty rebates within two to...
Lundali-1 well in Sindh’s Sukhpur-II Block commenced gas production on September 6, 2026, adding 10 million standard cubic feet per day to Pakistan’s domestic supply. The...
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abolished super tax for exporters earning more than Rs500 million, subject to specified conditions concerning the realization of export...
