Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Approves 10 IPOs in First Half of 2026
The SECP reports a historic surge in capital market listings, with nine companies raising over 20 billion rupees through diverse public offerings.
Federal Board of Revenue Refutes False Social Media Claims Regarding New Bank Account Recovery Powers
Senior FBR officials clarify that no new powers have been introduced under the Finance Act 2026 to recover taxes from bank accounts without notice.
Karandaaz Pakistan Launches Strategic Gender Policy and WEDI Forum for Economic Inclusion
Karandaaz Pakistan drives system level integration for women with the formal launch of its Gender Strategy and FIWC Round 5 microfinance partnerships.
Chainstore Association of Pakistan Warns Sales Tax Third Schedule Expansion Will Burden Consumers
The Chainstore Association of Pakistan voices concern over the Finance Bill 2026 proposal to add non FMCG goods to the Third Schedule of the Sales Tax Act.
Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik Defends Current Petroleum Pricing Matrix and Outlines Relief Benchmarks
Federal Minister for Energy Ali Pervaiz Malik clarifies fuel pricing methods, showing that state evaluations maintain equity without favoring individual market segments.
Pakistan Government Increases Petroleum Levy to Maintain Flat Retail Fuel Prices
The Petroleum Division holds petrol and diesel rates steady by raising the petroleum levy, absorbing recent declines in global crude oil valuations.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Launches Mobile Facial Recognition for Pension Verification
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb introduces a contactless biometric verification system for pensioners via the NADRA Pak ID application.
Pakistan Maintains Existing Fuel Rates Through Strategic Petroleum Levy Rebalancing
The Ministry of Energy opts to sustain current retail fuel rates by utilizing internal tax mechanisms to neutralize changing international refinery values.
Global Crypto Capitalization Erases Over Half Its Total Value in Massive 8-Month Drawdown
Research highlights a 54% drop in the global cryptocurrency market cap from its 2025 peak, wiping out an average of $8.8 billion daily over 261 days.
FBR Tax Collection Deadlines Extend Operational Timelines Across Commercial Banking Networks
The Federal Board of Revenue and State Bank directed commercial banks and National Bank of Pakistan branches to extend working hours for year-end tax collections.