Karachi, September 19, 2025 – Pakistan Customs has announced a major initiative to reduce the average cargo dwell time to just 12 hours, in line with the vision set by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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FBR shares procedure to access IRIS Portal for new return filers
As the 2025 tax return filing season begins, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) anticipates a surge in the number of new taxpayers filing their income tax returns. In light of the latest measures introduced through the Finance Act, 2025, the FBR has issued detailed guidelines to help individuals, companies, and associations of persons (AOPs) access the IRIS portal, which is the official platform for online tax return submission.
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FBR crushes benami ownership, seizes Islamabad housing plots
Islamabad, June 14, 2025 – In a landmark move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully confiscated the first-ever benami immovable property in Islamabad under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 2017.
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KIBOR – Karachi Interbank Offered Rates on June 11, 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) for various tenors on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, providing a crucial snapshot of the prevailing borrowing costs in the interbank market.
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PSX slips 1.17% in a week amid regional tensions
Karachi, May 3, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced a challenging week as the benchmark KSE-100 index declined by 1.17% on a weekly basis, mainly due to rising tensions in the region.
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KIBOR – Karachi Interbank Offered Rates on April 30, 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) for various tenors on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, providing a crucial snapshot of the prevailing borrowing costs in the interbank market.
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SECP Denies Hascol’s Request for AGM Extension
Karachi, April 11, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has officially rejected a request by Hascol Petroleum Limited for a 30-day extension to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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PKR to AED: Rupee to UAE Dirham on March 5, 2025
On March 5, 2025, the buying rate of one UAE Dirham (AED) in Pakistani Rupees (PKR) in the open market was Rs 76.05, while the selling rate was Rs 76.60.
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India Budget 2025: New Personal Tax Regime, Revised Tax Slabs
India has introduced significant changes to the personal tax regime in its Budget 2025, aimed at providing relief to the middle class. The revised tax structure is designed to reduce the financial burden on individuals, thereby encouraging greater disposable income, boosting household spending, and enhancing savings.
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Madison Keys Stuns Iga Swiatek to Reach Australian Open Final
In a thrilling display of resilience and power, Madison Keys pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday night. The 29-year-old American Keys saved a match point in the process, earning her spot in the final and marking her first Grand Slam final appearance since finishing as the U.S. Open runner-up in 2017.
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