Finance minister says enforcement drive expanded across key sectors as Pakistan targets undocumented economic activity
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said the government is intensifying enforcement against illicit and undocumented economic activity, particularly in the tobacco sector, as part of its broader fiscal reform agenda.
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Finance minister highlights macroeconomic stability, tax reforms and investor confidence during meeting with British High Commissioner
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday held a meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott to discuss Pakistan–United Kingdom bilateral cooperation, economic reforms and regional developments.
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Higher interest rates and cautious investment trends push Pakistan’s banking deposits to historic levels
Bank deposits in Pakistan climbed to a record Rs37.88 trillion by the end of April 2026, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Water Board says pipeline damage caused by K-Electric power surge has been repaired, but normal supply may take 17 hours to resume
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday ordered the immediate restoration of water supply across Karachi after taking strict notice of severe shortages affecting several parts of the city.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is ready to facilitate the next round of Iran-US peace talks as diplomatic efforts gain momentum following President Trump’s announcement of major progress.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed the hope that Pakistan would host the next round of Islamabad Talks between Iran and the United States “very soon, following US President Donald Trump announced that that the agreement had been “largely negotiated.”
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State ministry signals targeted relief for salaried class in FY27 budget amid IMF-linked fiscal constraints
The government is expected to reduce the tax burden on salaried individuals in the upcoming FY27 federal budget, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani said.
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NDMA warns of heavy rains, flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst floods across northern and mountainous regions from May 26 to 31
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide weather red alert for May 26 to 31, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hailstorms, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), flash floods and landslides in several parts of Pakistan.
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Government cuts fuel prices for second consecutive week as Pakistan prepares for Eid-ul-Adha holidays
Pakistan on Friday reduced petrol and diesel prices ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026, offering relief to consumers amid recent volatility in global oil markets and regional tensions affecting energy supplies.
(more…)SBP asks commercial banks to remain open over weekend to facilitate taxpayers in payment of government duties and taxes
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday directed commercial banks to keep designated branches open on May 23 and 24 to facilitate taxpayers in the payment of government duties and taxes.
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Prime Minister invites Qatar’s Taameer Group to expand investment in tourism, hospitality, real estate and construction sectors
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government was prioritising efforts to increase foreign investment, adding that major obstacles for investors had been removed through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
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