Islamabad, October 29, 2025 – In a major fiscal milestone, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Wednesday that Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio surged to 10.3% in the fiscal year 2024–25 — breaking a decade-long stagnation that averaged just 8.7%.
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Capital gain tax skyrockets 559% in 1QFY26 as PSX hits record highs
Karachi, October 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s roaring stock market rally has sent tax revenues soaring, with Capital Gain Tax (CGT) collection jumping by an astonishing 559% in the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025–26, according to official data.
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Pakistan maintains economic recovery despite flood impact: Finance Report
Islamabad, October 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s economy has stayed on the recovery track despite the challenges caused by recent floods, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Monthly Economic Outlook for October 2025.
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FBR issues update on customs clearance at Pakistan-Afghanistan border
Islamabad, October 24, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued an update regarding customs clearance operations at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, confirming a temporary suspension of bilateral trade due to security concerns.
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Customs clearance at Pak-Afghan border remains suspended: FBR
Islamabad, October 23, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Thursday that customs clearance of exports and imports remains suspended at multiple Pakistan-Afghanistan border stations due to ongoing security concerns arising from unprovoked aggression from the Afghan side.
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Government approves wheat policy 2025-26, sets support price at Rs3,500 per maund
Islamabad, October 20, 2025 – The federal government of Pakistan has approved the National Wheat Policy 2025-26, setting the wheat procurement price at Rs3,500 per maund to ensure fair compensation for farmers and maintain adequate strategic wheat reserves.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit widens 18% in first quarter of FY2025-26: SBP
Karachi, October 20, 2025 – Pakistan’s current account deficit (CAD) widened by 18% year-on-year during the first quarter (July–September) of fiscal year 2025–26, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
As per the Balance of Payments report, the country recorded a current account deficit of $594 million during 1QFY26, compared to a deficit of $502 million in the same quarter last year. The increase reflects a widening gap in the balance of trade despite stronger inflows from workers’ remittances.
The SBP highlighted that the balance on trade in goods registered a deficit of $7.53 billion in the first quarter of FY2025–26, up from $6.84 billion recorded in the corresponding period of FY2024–25.
Similarly, the balance on trade in services also deteriorated slightly, posting a deficit of $931 million compared to $900 million in the previous year’s quarter. This brings the combined deficit in goods and services to $8.46 billion during July–September FY2025–26.
On a positive note, workers’ remittances rose to $9.54 billion in the first quarter of FY2025–26, compared to $8.80 billion during the same period last fiscal year — a 9% year-on-year increase, indicating continued support from overseas Pakistanis.
Economists note that while higher remittances and controlled imports helped contain the deficit, rising global oil prices and import-related pressures continue to weigh on Pakistan’s external account stability.
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Pakistan, Iran revise SRO to strengthen barter trade ties
Islamabad, October 19, 2025 – Pakistan and Iran have revised the Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) under the Business-to-Business (B2B) Barter Trade Mechanism 2023, in a major step to enhance bilateral trade through non-cash exchanges.
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SBP recommends major reforms to boost Pakistan’s electricity demand
Karachi, October 18, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed key policy measures to boost electricity demand in the country, highlighting that affordable, reliable, and efficiently distributed power is vital for sustained economic growth.
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SBP report highlights Pakistan’s deepening irrigation crisis
Karachi, October 18, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released a critical report titled “Managing Irrigation Water amid Climate Stress and Regional Uncertainty,” warning that Pakistan’s irrigation system is under unprecedented stress from water scarcity, inefficient canal operations, and growing climate and geopolitical challenges.
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