ISLAMABAD, April 19 — Tax return filing compliance in Pakistan has reached a record high in fiscal year 2024-25, driven by enforcement measures, legal reforms and increased taxpayer awareness, according to official data.
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Pakistan repays $2 billion UAE deposit amid external financing pressures
Karachi, April 18, 2026 – Pakistan has repaid $2 billion in deposits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Saturday, as the country continues to meet its external debt obligations while managing pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
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Governor SBP tells investors Pakistan macro outlook improving despite risks
Washington, April 18, 2026 – The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, has said said Pakistan’s key macroeconomic indicators have improved faster than expected this fiscal year, while acknowledging that renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pose fresh risks to the outlook.
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Oil prices tumble around 10-12% after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices plunged on Friday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for shipping during a ceasefire with Israel and Lebanon, easing fears of prolonged supply disruptions from one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.
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Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy showing stabilisation, investor confidence rising
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday outlined an improving economic outlook and ongoing reform agenda, saying recent policy measures have helped restore investor confidence and reopen access to international capital markets.
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Pakistan cuts diesel prices soon after Hormuz reopening
ISLAMABAD, April 17, 2026 — Pakistan reduced diesel prices on Friday following a sharp drop in global oil markets after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route, officials said.
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Pakistan urges safe passage in Hormuz, backs diplomacy to end conflict
UNITED NATIONS, April 17, 2026 — Pakistan called on the international community to ensure the security of ships and crew in the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal maritime traffic, warning that ongoing disruptions are inflicting widespread economic damage beyond the Middle East.
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Pakistan textile exports fall 7% in March amid Hormuz disruption
ISLAMABAD, April 16, 2026 — Pakistan’s textile exports declined 7% year-on-year in March 2026, hit by shipping disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, official data showed on Thursday.
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FBR probe exposes large-scale corruption in Pakistan Customs
Karachi, April 16, 2026 — A sweeping investigation by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has uncovered large-scale corruption within Pakistan Customs, resulting in strict disciplinary action against multiple officials, according to official notifications issued on Thursday.
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Pakistan posts $1.07 billion current account surplus in March 2026
KARACHI, April 16, 2026 — Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $1.07 billion in March 2026, according to balance of payments data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday, reflecting an improvement from the previous month despite ongoing regional tensions.
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