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May Sees Mild Rebound in Inflation Across Urban and Rural Areas
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.5% in May 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday. This
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Report Recommends Urgent Reforms in Property Taxation
An Economic Thinktank has strongly recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to exempt the construction sector from advance taxes and sales tax in the upcoming budget (2025-
Business
Gold Prices Hold Steady Across Local and Global Markets
Gold prices in Pakistan remained unchanged on Thursday, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association. The rate for 24-karat gold was reported at Rs.
Business
Slight Dip in Cement Rates Brings Relief to Builders
Cement prices in Pakistan saw a minor decrease during the week ending May 22, with rates dipping in northern regions while remaining largely unchanged in the south, according
Business
Gold and Silver Prices Surge in Pakistan Amid Global Market Shift
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp rise on Friday, driven by international market trends and currency exchange fluctuations. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers
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Tax Crackdown Tightens as IMF Talks Heat Up
As discussions between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the 2025–26 federal budget intensify, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has firmly rejected proposals for
Business
Saudi Riyal Continues Upward Trend Against PKR
The Saudi Riyal (SAR) extended its upward movement against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) for the third straight day in the open market on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. According
Business
Cattle Markets Go Digital in Eidul Azha Payment Push
The State Bank of Pakistan has rolled out a national campaign to promote digital payments at livestock markets ahead of Eidul Azha, aiming to reduce the heavy reliance
Business
Fiscal Imbalance Widens in 15-Year Budget Review
Dire fiscal imbalance has emerged over 15 years, with the current-to-development expenditure ratio deteriorating dramatically from 2.2:1 in fiscal year 2010 to 10.3:
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Pakistan Unveils First Green Sukuk for Climate Projects
Pakistan has introduced its first-ever Green Sukuk bond, a major step toward promoting environmentally sustainable development. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in a
Business
Gold Prices Fall Sharply in Pakistan Amid Global Decline
Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant drop on Thursday, with the rate of 24-karat gold falling by Rs6,700 per tola. According to the All Pakistan
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New Tax Measures Poised to Boost Real Estate Investment
The federal government is expected to unveil significant tax relief measures for the real estate sector in the upcoming federal budget 2025–26. The reforms, which will come
Business
Gold Prices Hit All-Time High in Pakistan Amid Global Surge
Gold prices in Pakistan soared once again, reaching a record high as international market trends continued to push rates upward. The price of 24-karat gold increased by
Business
Barrick Gold President Meets Pakistani Business Leaders to Explore Mining Investment Opportunities
Chairman of the Economic Policy & Business Development (EPBD), Dr. Gohar Ejaz, along with members of the EPBD Board of Governors — Shahbaz Malik (Hilton Pharma), Shahid Soorty (Soorty