Karachi, June 24, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully recovered a substantial amount of Rs53 billion during the tax year 2024 through the automatic closure of income tax audits, under a special provision of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Iran-Israel ceasefire: PSX hits upper circuits, triggers halt
Karachi, June 24, 2025 – The trading at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday halted following breaching the upper cap of 5% at 11:26 AM.
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Aurangzeb sets economic transaction limits for non-filers
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while concluding the debate on the Finance Bill 2024-25 in the National Assembly, unveiled critical exemption limits concerning restrictions on economic transactions by non-filers and ineligible persons.
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Pakistan to import 500,000 tons of sugar after reckless export
Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – In a dramatic policy reversal that has sent shockwaves through economic and political circles, Pakistan has been forced to approve the import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar after allowing a massive outflow of the commodity earlier this fiscal year.
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Pakistan assures ample petroleum reserves amid regional tensions
Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – Amid rising regional tensions following the Iran-Israel conflict, the Government of Pakistan has assured the public that the country possesses ample reserves of petroleum products and there is no threat of shortage.
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Aurangzeb announces relief measures proposed for FY26 budget
Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday unveiled a broad array of relief measures incorporated in the federal budget for fiscal year 2025–26, following recommendations by the National Assembly and Senate finance committees.
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Banking deposits reach historic high of Rs32.72 trillion in Pakistan
Karachi, June 23, 2025 — Pakistan’s banking sector has reached a historic benchmark, with total deposits climbing to an all-time high of Rs32.72 trillion by the end of May 2025, as per the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This milestone reflects continued public trust in the banking system, even amid a challenging economic environment.
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FBR’s tax-to-GDP ratio remains in single digits for 24 years
Karachi, June 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed a concerning trend in Pakistan’s fiscal performance, disclosing that the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio has remained in the single digits consistently from the fiscal year 2000-01 to 2023-24.
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Pakistan spends $1.36 billion on mobile phones import in 11MFY25
Islamabad, June 22, 2025 – Pakistan has spent a substantial $1.36 billion on the import of mobile phones during the first eleven months (July–May) of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Senate proposes major relief on salary tax in Finance Bill 2025
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 — In a move aimed at providing relief to salaried individuals, the Senate of Pakistan has recommended increasing the tax exemption threshold on salary income from the existing Rs600,000 to Rs1.2 million per annum.
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