Karachi, December 14, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has intensified oversight of Pakistan’s foreign exchange market by instructing the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to provide daily reports of FX market activity.
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How Many Taxpayers Netted? IMF Asks FBR for Monthly Tax Net Report
Islamabad, December 14, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has directed Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit detailed monthly reports on new taxpayers added to the tax net, strengthening oversight under the ongoing IMF-supported economic program.
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FBR uncovers Rs19 billion potential tax evasion in tobacco sector
Islamabad, December 13, 2025 — Pakistan is grappling with a growing challenge of illicit trade in the tobacco sector, which continues to undermine the national economy and cause heavy losses to the public exchequer. The unchecked movement, storage, and use of non-duty-paid unmanufactured tobacco— the primary raw material for cigarette production— has emerged as a major source of large-scale evasion of Federal Excise Duty (FED) and other applicable taxes.
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Pakistan emerges from economic crisis: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad, December 13, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan has successfully emerged from a severe economic crisis, crediting the relentless efforts of the current government and its economic team for stabilizing key macroeconomic indicators.
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Pakistan gold hits Rs10,700 single-day surge, silver reaches all-time high
Karachi, December 12, 2025 – Precious metal prices in Pakistan witnessed a dramatic surge on Friday, as gold soared by Rs10,700 per tola, marking the highest single-day increase in the country’s history, while silver also climbed to an all-time high.
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PM Shehbaz directs FBR to expedite sales tax refunds, strengthen tax compliance
Islamabad, December 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to accelerate the release of sales tax refunds, aiming to improve liquidity for businesses and boost economic activity across the country.
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Tax hike alert: Pakistan assures IMF of new measures to address revenue shortfall
Islamabad, December 12, 2025 – Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will introduce new tax measures if revenues fall short during the fiscal year 2025–26. The commitment was outlined in the Letter of Intent (LoI) signed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad, included in the IMF’s latest country report released on December 11.
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Pakistan receives $1.2 billion from IMF: SBP
Karachi, December 11, 2025: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received approximately $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programs, the central bank said on Thursday.
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LTO Karachi begins monitoring foreign assets of high net-worth individuals
Karachi, December 10, 2025 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has initiated the assessment and monitoring of foreign assets belonging to several high net-worth individuals, following directives issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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KSE-100 index hits record high following IMF approval
Karachi, December 9, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic surge on Tuesday as the KSE-100 index climbed to a record high, buoyed by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of a $1.2 billion tranche under its ongoing loan programs.
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