Lahore, February 14, 2026 – Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured the government will consider reducing several taxes in the property sector while providing relief to the construction and export-oriented industries.
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PM Shehbaz launches Rs38 billion Ramazan relief package 2026 for 12.1 million households
Islamabad, February 14, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Ramazan Relief Package 2026 on Saturday, providing financial assistance to over 12.1 million households across Pakistan. Under this initiative, each household will receive Rs13,000 via digital wallets during the holy month of Ramadan.
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PSX witnesses bloodbath week as KSE-100 index sheds 8,920 points
Karachi, February 14, 2026 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured a tumultuous week ending February 13, 2026, as the benchmark KSE-100 index fell sharply by 8,920 points, closing at 179,604, marking a 2.46% decline week-on-week (WoW). Market analysts described the week as a “bloodbath,” driven by selling pressure, some weaker-than-expected corporate results, and heightened volatility related to Reko Diq concerns.
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Exporters pay over Rs103bn in taxes in just 7 months
Islamabad, February 14, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected over Rs103 billion from exporters during the first seven months (July to January) of the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26, according to provisional official data.
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SOEs report Rs122 billion net losses in FY25, up 300% YoY
Islamabad, February 13, 2026 – Pakistan’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) recorded a staggering net loss of Rs122 billion in the fiscal year 2025, marking a 300% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest annual report released by the Finance Ministry.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb reaffirms support for PM’s fan replacement program
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the Ministry of Finance’s full commitment to supporting the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program, terming it a key initiative for energy conservation, fiscal responsibility, and climate action.
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NEPRA tweaks power tariffs: Low-use consumers pay fixed charges, high-use save
Islamabad, February 11, 2026 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a new electricity tariff structure, introducing fixed monthly charges for domestic consumers using up to 300 units of electricity, while reducing per-unit rates for higher usage.
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PM Shehbaz orders NEPRA review to protect existing solar consumers
Islamabad, February 11, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed a review of the new Prosumer Regulations 2026 issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to safeguard the contracts of existing solar energy consumers.
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Sindh revenue explodes as ports and telecom deliver record collections: SRB FY25 report
Karachi, February 11, 2026 – Port and terminal operators emerged as the largest contributors to sales tax on services in Sindh during fiscal year 2024-25, according to the annual performance report released by the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB).
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Sindh leads Pakistan in sales tax collection as provinces report strong growth in 1HFY26
Islamabad, February 10, 2026 – Sindh province maintained its position as the largest collector of Sales Tax on Services among Pakistan’s provinces during the first half (July to December) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the Federal Finance Ministry.
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