Islamabad, October 31, 2025 – The federal government has announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices for the first half of November 2025, following recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
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FBR shuts down 2025 return filing with huge deficit despite record compliance
Islamabad, October 31, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officially closed the 2025 income tax return filing process on Friday, refusing to extend the deadline beyond October 31 despite a significant shortfall from active taxpayer numbers.
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Pakistan unveils offshore exploration bidding results after 18-year gap
Islamabad, October 31, 2025 – In a landmark move to strengthen Pakistan’s energy security and boost local resource development, the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has announced the results of the Offshore Bid Round 2025, held after an 18-year hiatus.
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KSE-100 Index rebounds sharply amid Pakistan-Afghan ceasefire optimism
Karachi, October 31, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a remarkable rebound on Friday, gaining 3.13% day-on-day (DoD), as investors welcomed reports of a ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime.
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PM Shehbaz orders forensic audit of PRAL over major sales tax fraud
Islamabad, October 30, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a forensic audit of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) through an international consultancy firm after being briefed on a massive sales tax fraud that reportedly occurred due to outdated digital systems and poor monitoring.
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FBR reports robust FY25 tax collection despite India tensions and global conflicts
Islamabad, October 29, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a strong performance in Pakistan’s federal tax collection during fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), despite regional tensions with India and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe.
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FBR achieves historic 10.3% tax-to-GDP ratio in FY25
Islamabad, October 29, 2025 – In a major fiscal milestone, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Wednesday that Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio surged to 10.3% in the fiscal year 2024–25 — breaking a decade-long stagnation that averaged just 8.7%.
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Pakistan Gold Crashes Rs14,000 in Historic Single-Day Decline
Karachi, October 28, 2025 – In a historic market development, gold prices in Pakistan recorded their largest-ever single-day drop, plunging by a staggering Rs14,000 per tola on Tuesday.
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Capital gain tax skyrockets 559% in 1QFY26 as PSX hits record highs
Karachi, October 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s roaring stock market rally has sent tax revenues soaring, with Capital Gain Tax (CGT) collection jumping by an astonishing 559% in the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025–26, according to official data.
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Pakistan maintains economic recovery despite flood impact: Finance Report
Islamabad, October 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s economy has stayed on the recovery track despite the challenges caused by recent floods, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Monthly Economic Outlook for October 2025.
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