KARACHI, August 20, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that Pakistan’s current account deficit shrank by 27% year-on-year (YoY) in July 2025, reflecting signs of relative improvement at the start of the new fiscal year.
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Pakistan records 7% rise in July FDI
KARACHI – Pakistan has registered a 7% year-on-year (YoY) increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) during July 2025, according to the latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday.
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Withholding tax card for pension income – tax year 2025-26
Islamabad, August 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued the latest withholding tax card for pension income applicable for the tax year 2025-26.
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What is the New ‘Simplified’ 2025 Tax Return Form?
On August 18, 2025, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued SRO 1561(I)/2025 to officially notify the new ‘simplified’ return of income form for tax year 2025.
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FBR announces withholding tax rates on imports for 2025-26
Islamabad, August 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the updated withholding tax rates applicable on imports for the tax year 2025-26.
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Finally! FBR issues finalized 2025 tax return forms
Islamabad, August 18, 2025 – The wait is over! The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the finalized tax return forms for the tax year 2025, putting an end to weeks of speculation among taxpayers.
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KSE-100 Index soars past 148K on circular debt hope
Karachi, August 18, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday crossed 148,000 points to reach all-time high level owing to optimism ahead circular debt reforms.
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PCDMA warns of industrial shutdown amid misuse of DPL rules
Karachi, August 17, 2025 – The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has sounded the alarm over a regulatory dispute that it says could paralyze Pakistan’s industrial supply chain.
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FBR issues tax rate on deemed property income for 2025-26
Islamabad, August 17, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially released the tax rate applicable to deemed property income for the tax year 2025–26, continuing the government’s policy of discouraging the use of idle assets and broadening the tax base.
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SBP Tells Banks: Terminate Clients on GD Suspicion
Karachi, August 17, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has instructed banks to adopt stricter compliance procedures under the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Act 2010, including the option of terminating customer relationships in cases of repeated suspicious activity.
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