Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – Amid rising regional tensions following the Iran-Israel conflict, the Government of Pakistan has assured the public that the country possesses ample reserves of petroleum products and there is no threat of shortage.
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Aurangzeb announces relief measures proposed for FY26 budget
Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday unveiled a broad array of relief measures incorporated in the federal budget for fiscal year 2025–26, following recommendations by the National Assembly and Senate finance committees.
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Banking deposits reach historic high of Rs32.72 trillion in Pakistan
Karachi, June 23, 2025 — Pakistan’s banking sector has reached a historic benchmark, with total deposits climbing to an all-time high of Rs32.72 trillion by the end of May 2025, as per the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This milestone reflects continued public trust in the banking system, even amid a challenging economic environment.
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FBR’s tax-to-GDP ratio remains in single digits for 24 years
Karachi, June 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed a concerning trend in Pakistan’s fiscal performance, disclosing that the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio has remained in the single digits consistently from the fiscal year 2000-01 to 2023-24.
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Pakistan spends $1.36 billion on mobile phones import in 11MFY25
Islamabad, June 22, 2025 – Pakistan has spent a substantial $1.36 billion on the import of mobile phones during the first eleven months (July–May) of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Senate proposes major relief on salary tax in Finance Bill 2025
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 — In a move aimed at providing relief to salaried individuals, the Senate of Pakistan has recommended increasing the tax exemption threshold on salary income from the existing Rs600,000 to Rs1.2 million per annum.
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Salary income up to Rs1.2 million to pay 1% tax: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday announced significant tax relief for the salaried class, stating that salary income of up to Rs1.2 million annually will now be subject to only 1% income tax from the next fiscal year.
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Pakistan opens doors to import of five-year-old used vehicles
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – In a major policy shift, Pakistan is set to open its borders for the commercial import of five-year-old used and old vehicles starting from September 1, 2025, aiming to liberalize the auto market and boost customs revenue.
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ICMAP suggests 90-day oil reserves amid Iran-Israel conflict
Karachi, June 20, 2025 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has urged the government to build up 90-day oil reserves as a strategic response to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, which has triggered serious concerns about regional energy security and economic stability.
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Pakistan’s rice export suffers 12% blow amid price crash, tax woes
Karachi, June 20, 2025 — Pakistan’s rice export sector is reeling from a severe setback as official data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) shows a staggering 12% year-on-year decline in export earnings during the first 11 months (July–May) of FY2024-25.
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