Market Consensus Points to Rate Hold as SBP Prepares for July Monetary Policy Meeting
Topline Securities survey shows 97 percent of market participants expect State Bank of Pakistan to keep policy rate at 11.5 percent amid global commodity price fluctuations.
SECP Grants Landmark IPO Approval to Tasdeeq Information Services
The SECP approves the initial public offering of Tasdeeq Information Services Limited, marking the first credit bureau listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange for FY27.
Uncertainty Surrounds Refund Claims as Federal Constitutional Court Strikes Down Deemed Rental Income Tax
Federal Constitutional Court declares deemed rental income tax unconstitutional, leaving taxpayers uncertain over refund mechanisms following Finance Act 2026 repeal.
FBR Introduces Final Tax Regime for Life Insurance and Takaful Proceeds Under Finance Act 2026
FBR enacts a Final Tax Regime imposing withholding tax on life insurance and takaful payouts, while exempting policies held for over four years and death claims.
State Bank of Pakistan Introduces Dedicated Startup Category under Revised SME Prudential Regulations
SBP updates Prudential Regulations for SME Financing, defining startups and raising turnover thresholds to improve formal credit access for early stage businesses.
Federal Board of Revenue Introduces Automated Banking Data Framework to Boost Tax Compliance
The Federal Board of Revenue will receive automated financial data from banks and EMIs under the Finance Act 2026 to detect high-value tax discrepancies.
Federal Board of Revenue Prohibits Field Inspections for Small Shopkeepers Under New Fixed Tax Registration Scheme
The FBR has barred Inland Revenue officers from entering small retail outlets that register under a new simplified one percent turnover tax scheme.
FBR Restricts Operations of 150 Jewellers Bank Accounts Over Compliance Failures Under Anti-Money Laundering Framework
The Federal Board of Revenue instructs 29 banks to freeze debit transactions across 150 accounts belonging to jewellers due to persistent AML compliance violations.
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Amends Regulations to Enable Bank-Based Digital KYC for Investors
SECP Commissioner Dr. Kabir Sidhu outlines updated anti-money laundering rules that permit investment onboarding via verified bank account numbers.
Federal Board of Revenue Projects Significant Growth in Tax Collections for Fiscal Year
Pakistan financial authorities forecast substantial revenue increases across sales tax and direct taxes driven by industrial expansion.