Karachi, June 16, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to maintain the policy rate unchanged at 11%, reflecting a cautious but steady approach toward monetary management amid rising geopolitical tensions. In its meeting on Monday, the SBP’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded that the current policy rate remains appropriate to support macroeconomic stability and anchor inflation within the 5–7% target range.
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FBR exposes influential figures involved in tax fraud
Islamabad, June 16, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed that several influential individuals, including a former senator and ex-customs official, were involved in high-value tax fraud, prompting renewed debate over the FBR’s proposed arrest powers in the Finance Bill, 2025.
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FBR distributes Honda Cars amid firestorm of controversy
KARACHI, June 15, 2025 — In a sensational move that’s ignited a storm of public outrage, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially begun the distribution of Honda City 1.2L cars to its officers, despite widespread criticism and serious allegations swirling around the procurement process.
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FBR gets sweeping powers to access internet user data
Karachi, June 14, 2025 – In a move aimed at curbing sales tax fraud, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been granted extensive powers to access the personal data of internet users.
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Pakistan gold prices skyrocket amid Middle East tensions
Karachi, June 14, 2025 – Gold prices in Pakistan soared sharply on Saturday, nearing record levels, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattled global markets and pushed investors toward safe-haven assets.
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Sindh unveils Rs3.45 trillion deficit budget for FY 2025-26
Karachi, June 13, 2025 – The Sindh government, led by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, on Friday presented a record-breaking and ambitious budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 with a total outlay of Rs3.45 trillion.
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FBR launches probe into foreign assets of former SBP governor
Karachi, June 13, 2025 – In a dramatic and high-stakes development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a sweeping investigation into the foreign assets of a former governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) — a figure who once held one of the most powerful economic positions in the country.
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Jazz faces Rs22 billion tax liability after FBR win
Islamabad, June 12, 2025 – In a significant legal triumph for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Islamabad High Court has granted the tax authority the right to recover approximately Rs22 billion (USD 78 million) from Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (PMCL), widely known as Jazz.
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Who’s Really Eligible to Make Transactions in Pakistan?
Pakistan’s financial world has been set ablaze with a storm of debate and confusion: Are you eligible to make financial transactions in Pakistan anymore? This burning question has swept across drawing rooms, boardrooms, and the bustling streets of the country ever since the government unveiled its controversial Budget 2025-26.
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Finance Bill 2025 unleashes Rs600 billion additional tax burden
In a dramatic fiscal move, the Finance Bill 2025 has dropped a heavy hammer on the Pakistani public, proposing an enormous burden of over Rs600 billion in new taxes and enforcement measures.
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