Islamabad, Pakistan – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have made substantial progress in negotiations to reach a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) under the ongoing 37-month Extended Arrangement supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
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Sharp Cut Expected in Petrol Prices for 2nd Half of March 2025
ISLAMABAD, March 15, 2025 – Pakistan is set to witness a substantial decrease in petrol prices for the second half of March 2025, with the federal government expected to announce a significant reduction in petroleum product rates.
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Shehbaz Directs New Investment Scheme for Economic Revival
Islamabad, March 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed authorities to introduce a well-structured scheme for long-term investment in Pakistan, emphasizing its critical role in economic growth.
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Taxpayers in Pakistan Bear Burden of Rising Sugar Prices
Karachi, March 14, 2025 – Taxpayers in Pakistan continue to struggle with surging sugar prices, as they are now forced to buy the commodity at an exorbitant Rs 172 per kilogram.
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Gold Prices Hit Rs 314,000 for the First Time in Pakistan
Karachi, March 14, 2025 – The gold market in Pakistan witnessed an unprecedented surge on Friday as prices soared to a record high of Rs 314,000 per tola for the first time in history.
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Will Pakistan Achieve Its FY25 Tax Collection Target?
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is facing a significant shortfall in meeting its tax collection target for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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FBR Sets Guidelines for Admin Pool Officer Posting
Islamabad, March 13, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially laid out the criteria for placing officers in the Admin Pool, ensuring a structured approach to such assignments.
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ECC Approves Amendments to Net Metering Regulations
Islamabad, March 13, 2025 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved significant amendments to the existing net-metering regulations to address the increasing financial strain on grid consumers.
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RTO-I Karachi Arrests Mastermind in Rs 4.2 Billion Sales Tax Fraud
Karachi, March 13, 2025 – The Regional Tax Office (RTO-I) Karachi has achieved a major breakthrough by arresting the mastermind behind a Rs 4.2 billion sales tax fraud.
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Pakistan Reaches 6.51 Million Active Taxpayers for First Time
Islamabad, March 13, 2025 – Pakistan has reached a historic milestone by recording 6.51 million Active Taxpayers, the highest number in the country’s history.
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