FAISALABAD: Pakistan’s tax authorities are aiming to eliminate tax evasion and the long-standing issue of non-filers through sweeping reforms and digital transformation within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), senior officials said on Sunday.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz orders crackdown on $430 million solar panel scandal
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered immediate legal and disciplinary action against those involved in a massive 120 billion rupee ($430 million) solar panel over-invoicing and money laundering scheme, according to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
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Pakistan issues new transit rules to boost trade corridor with Iran
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has formally issued the “Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026,” a strategic move aimed at streamlining the movement of commercial cargo between third countries and Iran via Pakistani soil.
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Pakistan cuts Karachi Port charges by up to 50% to aid exporters
KARACHI, April 26, 2026 – Pakistan has approved storage charge waivers of up to 50% at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) terminals, aiming to support exporters impacted by recent disruptions in Gulf-bound shipments, officials said on Sunday.
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Small solar users in Pakistan set for big policy relief
ISLAMABAD, April 26, 2026 — Pakistan’s Power Division has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority to abolish application fees and remove licensing requirements for small-scale solar consumers, in a move aimed at accelerating renewable energy adoption.
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PM Shehbaz, Iran President Pezeshkian hold crucial talks on regional peace efforts
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a detailed telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, discussing ongoing diplomatic efforts and the evolving regional security situation.
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Islamabad reopens transport, eases curbs after US visit reports
Authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Saturday eased public restrictions and reopened transport routes, days after suspending movement without explanation, as reports emerged of a cancelled visit by a United States delegation to the federal capital.
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New petrol price: Govt prefers revenue over public relief
Islamabad, April 25, 2026 – The federal government on April 24, 2026, raised petrol prices despite a decline in ex-refinery rates, as higher petroleum levy adjustments outweighed relief from global oil movements. The latest revision has sparked debate over whether revenue needs are being prioritized over consumer relief in a period of persistent inflationary pressure across Pakistan.
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PMD forecasts above-normal heat in Islamabad, issues nationwide warning
Islamabad, April 25, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast above-normal daytime temperatures in Islamabad for Sunday, April 26, 2026, as a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather grips large parts of the country.
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Govt raises petrol, diesel prices amid global oil surge: Pervaiz Malik
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a significant increase in petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices, citing a sharp surge in international oil markets driven by escalating regional tensions.
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