Islamabad, September 26, 2025 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has initiated an investigation into recent changes made to the wealth statement, a crucial component of the annual income tax return.
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Pakistan mobile manufacturing slumps 46% in August 2025
Islamabad, September 26, 2025 – Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing witnessed a sharp decline of 46% in August 2025 on a Month-on-Month (MoM) basis, according to recent data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
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Weekly SPI inflation declines 0.16%: PBS
Islamabad, September 26, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday that the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation, which tracks essential commodities, recorded a weekly decline of 0.16% for the seven-day period ending September 25, 2025.
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FBR excludes key income tax exemptions from estimates
Islamabad, September 26, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that several income tax exemptions and concessions have been deliberately excluded from its official estimates in the newly issued Tax Expenditure Report 2025.
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Pakistan-Russia freight train pilot run may carry rice containers
Islamabad, September 26, 2025 – Pakistan is preparing for a historic leap in regional connectivity as negotiations progress to finalize the schedule for the country’s first-ever pilot freight train to Russia.
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KSE-100 index shatters records, breaches 162K-point level
Karachi, September 26, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic trading session on Friday as its benchmark KSE-100 index surged past the 162,000-point mark for the first time ever during intraday trade.
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Islamabad braces for weekend of hazy sunshine
Islamabad, September 26, 2025 – As the weekend approaches, residents of Islamabad are being advised to prepare for a spell of dry, hot weather dominated by hazy sunshine.
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Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan – September 26, 2025
Karachi, September 26, 2025 – The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association has released the updated closing rates of precious metals for Friday, reflecting both domestic and international market trends. The fluctuations in gold and silver prices highlight the ongoing volatility driven by global economic conditions and local currency movements.
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FBR’s Magical Return Form: Changed Without Change!
In yet another episode of “Taxpayers vs. Logic,” the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially declared that the 2025 income tax return form has not changed at all—except that it now magically requires new restrictions.
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Pak Suzuki to Launch Suzuki Fronx SUV in 2026
Pakistan Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) is gearing up to launch its first completely knocked down (CKD) assembled SUV in Pakistan.
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