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IMF asks Pakistan’s tax authority to provide comprehensive information on refund arrears to improve transparency and ease business liquidity pressures.
The International Monetary Fund has asked the Federal Board of Revenue to provide detailed information on pending tax refund claims as part of ongoing efforts to address liquidity pressures faced by businesses in Pakistan.
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Prime minister calls for compassion, sacrifice and solidarity with vulnerable communities during Eid celebrations
Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the nation to remember the underprivileged, needy and vulnerable segments of society during Eid al-Adha, saying the religious occasion calls for compassion, sacrifice and collective responsibility.
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IMF seeks extensive daily and monthly exchange market data from SBP to strengthen transparency and monitor currency operations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has intensified oversight of Pakistan’s foreign exchange market under the country’s ongoing bailout programme, requiring the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to provide extensive daily and monthly data on currency market operations.
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Leaders reaffirm “iron-clad friendship” and pledge expanded cooperation in CPEC, technology, clean energy and regional stability
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday, as Pakistan and China reaffirmed their strategic partnership while marking 75 years of diplomatic relations.
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New rules allow local intermediaries to process payments for global tech firms under regulated cross-border remittance system
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling Pakistani companies to act as intermediaries and aggregators for global digital service providers, including Google LLC, Meta Platforms Inc., Microsoft Corporation and Oracle Corporation.
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Higher interest rates and cautious investment trends push Pakistan’s banking deposits to historic levels
Bank deposits in Pakistan climbed to a record Rs37.88 trillion by the end of April 2026, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is ready to facilitate the next round of Iran-US peace talks as diplomatic efforts gain momentum following President Trump’s announcement of major progress.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed the hope that Pakistan would host the next round of Islamabad Talks between Iran and the United States “very soon, following US President Donald Trump announced that that the agreement had been “largely negotiated.”
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IMF increases oversight of retailer tax reforms as Pakistan struggles to expand documentation and boost revenue collection
The International Monetary Fund is set to closely monitor Pakistan’s efforts to expand taxation in the retail sector, increasing pressure on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to deliver stronger documentation and revenue collection reforms.
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Government cuts fuel prices for second consecutive week as Pakistan prepares for Eid-ul-Adha holidays
Pakistan on Friday reduced petrol and diesel prices ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026, offering relief to consumers amid recent volatility in global oil markets and regional tensions affecting energy supplies.
(more…)Prime Minister invites Qatar’s Taameer Group to expand investment in tourism, hospitality, real estate and construction sectors
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government was prioritising efforts to increase foreign investment, adding that major obstacles for investors had been removed through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
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