Islamabad, October 3, 2025 – A sharp rise in petroleum prices has contributed to an increase in weekly inflation, which climbed by 0.56% during the week ending October 2, 2025, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Record Rs556bn Tax Paid by Salaried Class in FY25
Islamabad, October 3, 2025 – The salaried class contributed a record Rs556 billion in withholding income tax during fiscal year 2024-25, according to withholding tax collection data released by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Pakistan’s trade deficit jumps 35% in Q1 FY26
Islamabad, October 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s merchandise trade deficit expanded significantly during the first quarter of the current fiscal year (July–September 2025), as import payments outpaced export earnings, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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FBR slaps additional 40% regulatory duty on imported cars
Islamabad, October 2, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant policy move by imposing an additional 40% regulatory duty on the import of vehicles.
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Pakistan officially begins commercial import of used vehicles
Islamabad, October 1, 2025 – Pakistan has officially allowed the commercial import of used vehicles, a move expected to reshape the auto sector and provide consumers with more options.
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Gold Prices in Pakistan Cross Rs410,000 Landmark
Karachi, October 1, 2025 – In a historic development, Gold prices in Pakistan surged to unprecedented levels on Wednesday, with the per tola rate crossing Rs410,000 for the very first time.
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Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices for first half of October
Islamabad, September 30, 2025 – The government of Pakistan has raised the prices of petrol and diesel for the next fortnight, effective October 1, 2025.
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FBR extends 2025 tax return filing deadline to Oct 15
Islamabad, September 30, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing income tax return for tax year 2025 until October 15, 2025.
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Pakistan economy stays stable despite flood crisis
Islamabad, September 30, 2025 – The Ministry of Finance has declared that Pakistan’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience, even in the wake of devastating floods that have disrupted agricultural activity and food supply chains across the country.
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KTBA slams FBR over 2025 return filing disaster, demands apology
Karachi, September 30, 2025 – In a scathing attack on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has accused the tax authority of creating a “2025 return filing disaster” through mismanagement of its online system, IRIS.
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