Islamabad, September 17, 2025 – Pakistan’s sales tax expenditure for the fiscal year 2023-24 has been estimated at Rs. 1,237.11 billion, reflecting a notable decline of 18.61% compared to the previous fiscal year, according to data released by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Pakistan’s textile exports jump 10% in 2MFY26
Islamabad, September 17, 2025 – Pakistan’s textile sector has recorded strong growth in the first two months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, showing a 10% rise in overall exports.
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Pakistan, Iran ink protocols to expand $10 billion trade
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The 22nd Session of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC) concluded in Tehran with the signing of significant protocols aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation and achieving a $10 billion trade target.
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Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio falls to 70% in FY25: finance ministry
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has reported that the country’s debt sustainability has improved over the last three fiscal years, with the debt-to-GDP ratio declining from 74 percent in Fiscal Year 2022 to 70 percent in Fiscal Year 2025.
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Gold reaches historic peak at Rs391,000 Per Tola in Pakistan
Karachi, September 16, 2025 – The price of gold in Pakistan soared to an all-time high on Tuesday, touching Rs391,000 per tola amid strong global demand and rising international market trends.
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Pakistan raises diesel price, keeps petrol rate steady
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The government of Pakistan has announced a fresh adjustment in fuel prices, increasing the rate of high-speed diesel (HSD) while keeping the price of petrol unchanged for the next fortnight.
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Iran and Pakistan agree to finalize FTA, activate border markets
Tehran/Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – Pakistan and Iran have moved a step closer toward strengthening bilateral trade ties, as both countries agreed to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and operationalize border markets aimed at boosting commerce and improving connectivity.
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SBP maintains policy rate at 11% amid floods shock
Karachi, September 15, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday kept its policy rate unchanged at 11 percent, citing ongoing economic challenges and heightened uncertainty following the devastating floods that have disrupted the country’s agriculture and supply chains.
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PM Shehbaz announces relief package for flood victims
Islamabad, September 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday unveiled a wide-ranging relief package to support communities devastated by torrential rains and flash floods across the country.
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Tax exemption to electricity companies surge 173%: FBR
Karachi, September 14, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a massive surge in tax benefits provided to the electricity generation sector.
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