IMF Proposes Rs15.6 Trillion Tax Target and Removal of Fuel Exemptions for Pakistan
The IMF suggests a massive revenue target and taxes on fuel, solar users, and new homes, but Pakistani authorities resist further burdening the existing tax base.
OGRA Notifies Massive 35 Percent Increase in LPG Prices for April 2026
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority raises LPG prices by 924 rupees per domestic cylinder following a 44 percent surge in Saudi Aramco contract prices.
Competition Commission of Pakistan Leads Compliance Drive at Lahore Chamber of Commerce
CCP Chairman Farid Ahmad Tarar emphasizes the importance of fair market competition and voluntary compliance during a strategic awareness session at the LCCI.
Force Majeure Halts LNG Supplies for Power Generation Amid Regional Conflict
Government officials confirm LNG supply disruptions due to force majeure as the Iran war impacts global energy routes, prompting new daytime electricity pricing strategies.
IMF Proposes Record Rs15.6 Trillion Tax Target for Pakistan Amid Fiscal Deadlock
The IMF suggests a Rs15.6 trillion tax target and new levies on fuel and solar users for Pakistan’s FY27 budget, sparking intense negotiations with federal authorities.
PSX Extends Trading Suspension for Eight Non-Compliant Listed Companies
The Pakistan Stock Exchange maintains a 60-day trading suspension for eight companies starting March 31, 2026, due to continued regulatory and financial breaches.
PIA Sustainability Under Threat as Jet Fuel Prices Surge 150 Percent Amid Regional Conflict
Chairman of the PIA Consortium Arif Habib warns that Pakistan International Airlines faces a potential shutdown following a massive hike in aviation fuel costs.
Pakistan Mobilizes Food Exports to UAE to Counter Regional Supply Chain Disruptions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and UAE Consul General discuss an emergency plan to export fruits, vegetables, and meat to the Gulf as Middle East conflict impacts food security.
Pakistan Solar Association Proposes 130 Percent MRP Valuation to Overhaul Renewable Energy Taxation
The Pakistan Solar Association urges the FBR to adopt a 130 percent Maximum Retail Price valuation for solar panels and inverters to boost revenue and curb grey market activity.
Pakistan Strategic Maritime Shift Accelerates as Gwadar Port and Port Qasim Offer Major Tariff Incentives
Federal Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announces new port incentives and a shift in global shipping routes toward Gwadar Port as a secure regional transshipment hub.