In a move that has disappointed many citizens, the government of Pakistan has decided to keep petroleum prices unchanged for the next fortnight, starting April 16, 2025. The decision was officially announced late Tuesday night through a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance.
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PM Shehbaz Revives Green Channel for Overseas Pakistanis
Islamabad, April 15, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at supporting overseas Pakistanis, announcing the revival of the Green Channel and several new initiatives to streamline services, resolve legal issues, and enhance educational and professional opportunities for expatriate families.
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Tribal Areas Receive Rs14 Billion Electricity Tax Relief: FBR
Karachi, April 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported that consumers in the tribal areas benefited from a significant tax relief of over Rs14 billion on the supply of electricity, granted through a sales tax exemption under the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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FBR Extends Rs 60 Billion Reduced Tax Relief on Imports
Karachi, April 14, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed that it extended approximately Rs 60 billion in tax relief during the current fiscal year through reduced income tax rates applied to a wide range of imports. This relief was granted under Clause 56 of Part IV of the Second Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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18% GST Pushing Businesses to Evade, Warns PBC
Karachi, April 14, 2025 – The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has raised serious concerns over the impact of the current 18% General Sales Tax (GST), stating that such a high rate in a largely undocumented economy creates a powerful incentive for tax evasion.
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Pakistan Receives Record $4.1 Billion Remittances in March 2025
Karachi, April 14, 2025 – Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, announced on Monday that the country received a historic $4.1 billion in workers’ remittances during March 2025, the highest monthly inflow ever recorded.
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FBR Grants Rs1.65 Billion Tax Relief on Gratuity Payments
Karachi, April 13, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at easing the financial burden on retiring employees, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended income tax exemptions amounting to Rs1.65 billion on gratuity payments made to individuals during the tax year.
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Petroleum Prices Likely to Drop Sharply in Second Half of April
Karachi, April 13, 2025 – A substantial reduction in petroleum prices is expected in Pakistan during the second half of April, offering potential relief to inflation-stricken consumers.
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Aurangzeb Sees Copper as Key to Pakistan’s Economic Takeoff
Lahore, April 12, 2025 – Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted copper as a vital resource that could unlock a new era of economic dividends for Pakistan.
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Gold Prices Hit Top Across World, Reach Rs 338K in Pakistan
Karachi, April 11, 2025 – Gold prices surged to unprecedented levels across the world on Friday, with Pakistan also witnessing a historic peak. In local markets, the price of 24-karat gold per tola climbed sharply to Rs 338,800 — an increase of Rs 10,000 from the previous all-time high of Rs 328,800 recorded just a day earlier.
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