Punjab to receive the largest allocation as higher federal tax revenues boost NFC transfers to all four provinces
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Aurangzeb unveils fresh reforms to modernise FBR tax administration
Muhammad Aurangzeb urges FBR officers to leverage artificial intelligence as government accelerates tax reforms
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Pakistan among economies with highest interest rates
Economic Survey 2025-26 shows SBP’s policy rate remains above most regional and advanced economies despite significant monetary easing
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FBR establishes five exporter facilitation committees to resolve tax disputes
New committees across Pakistan to review exporter grievances, audit proposals and operational issues to improve ease of doing business
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FBR announces two-day shutdown of IRIS, payment system
Taxpayers advised to complete filings and payments before August 8 as key online services remain unavailable until August 10
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PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, reaffirms Pakistan’s support
Prime Minister tells Saudi Crown Prince Pakistan stands firmly with the Kingdom amid rising Red Sea security concerns
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Karachi consumers pay over Rs26bn income tax through electricity bills in FY26
Advance income tax collection falls 23% as growing rooftop solar adoption reduces grid electricity consumption
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PM inaugurates Indus RAS Expo 2026 to boost robotics innovation
Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan aims to become a leader in robotics, autonomous systems and emerging technologies
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Pakistan seeks faster DFC support for energy, IT and infrastructure projects
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb invites U.S. development finance team to identify bankable investment opportunities in Pakistan
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SBP directs banks to integrate with PSW price verification portal by July 31
Banks required to connect their systems with the PSW portal to strengthen trade-based money laundering controls and enhance trade transaction monitoring.
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