Karachi, February 5, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing to roll out a comprehensive “carrot and stick” policy aimed at strengthening asset recovery in cases of financial crimes, including corruption and money laundering, according to official documents.
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FBR signals flexibility as super tax recovery may be spread over installments
Islamabad, February 4, 2026: In a significant conciliatory gesture toward the corporate sector, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial has announced that the revenue authority is prepared to recover super tax liabilities through installment-based mechanisms on a case-by-case basis, easing concerns over abrupt enforcement.
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PM Shehbaz confirms no Pakistan-India match in T20 World Cup 2026
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday confirmed that Pakistan will not play against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stating that the decision was taken after extensive consultations and careful consideration.
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Pakistan sets December 2026 deadline for large-scale tax simplification
Islamabad, February 4, 2026 – The Government of Pakistan has announced December 2026 as the target date to implement major initiatives aimed at simplifying the country’s tax system.
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Government to strip FBR of policymaking powers in major tax reform
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Government has announced plans to fundamentally restructure the nation’s fiscal landscape by establishing an independent Tax Policy Office (TPO) under the Ministry of Finance. To facilitate this shift, the government will introduce a landmark bill to amend the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Act, 2007 before June 2026.
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FBR raises Blue Area property values: Check new rates for Islamabad
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued updated valuation tables for immovable commercial properties located in Blue Area, Islamabad, one of Pakistan’s most expensive and high-value commercial zones.
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Pakistan’s exports surge 35% in January 2026, trade deficit narrows sharply
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 — Pakistan’s exports recorded a strong rebound in January 2026, rising 35% month-on-month, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation rises 5.8% in January 2026
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation increased by 5.8% in January 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The rise reflects ongoing price pressures in both urban and rural areas across the country.
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Private sector bank borrowing plunges 39% in 7MFY26 despite SBP rate cut
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – Bank borrowing by Pakistan’s private sector fell sharply by 39% during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (July 2025–January 2026), despite a substantial cut in the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) benchmark interest rate, according to data released on Monday.
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PM Shehbaz welcomes World Bank President Banga, praises support for Pakistan’s growth
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today met Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group (WBG), in Islamabad. This marked Mr. Banga’s first official visit to Pakistan as World Bank President.
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