Federal Board of Revenue Announces Scheduled System Maintenance Downtime
FBR announces planned maintenance activity affecting IRIS, Digital Invoicing, payment systems, and POS registration from August 8 to August 10, 2026.
SECP Grants Pakistan General Insurance Clearance for Window Takaful Operations
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan authorizes Pakistan General Insurance Company Limited to operate as a Window Takaful Operator for non-life business.
Nepra Rejects Hesco Review Petition and Upholds Rs10 Million Fine Over Safety Directorate Failure
Nepra rejects Hesco’s review petition, upholding a Rs10 million fine after the utility failed to establish a functional safety directorate.
FBR Excludes Trade Agreement Customs Concessions From Tax Expenditure Report 2026
The Federal Board of Revenue excludes custom duty concessions granted under FTAs and PTAs from its 2026 Tax Expenditure Report citing international treaty commitments.
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.