Download IPFS Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn a 5% digital tax on foreign retailers to encourage e-commerce growth, a move influenced by trade talks with the United States. On July 31, 2025, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced the rollback of the Digital Presence Proceeds Tax[Read More…]

Download IPFS Despite aggressive government interventions, including crackdowns and price controls, sugar prices remain stubbornly high across urban centers, leaving consumers grappling with shortages and inflated costs for this household staple. Pakistan’s sugar crisis has worsened in 2025, with retail prices soaring to Rs200 per kilogram in major cities like[Read More…]

Download IPFS K-Electric Limited (KE) has launched Pakistan’s first retail listed short-term Islamic debt instrument, the KE Retail Sukuk, opening new investment avenues for individuals and strengthening the nation’s capital markets. On August 3, 2025, K-Electric Limited (KE), Pakistan’s only vertically integrated power utility, introduced the country’s first retail listed[Read More…]

Download IPFS The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released the latest Mark-to-Market (M2M) exchange rates on August 2, 2025, showing stability in the Pakistani rupee against major currencies, providing clarity for businesses and investors. On August 2, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) published its Mark-to-Market (M2M) exchange rates,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing Index (PMI) stayed near its 10-month low in July, reflecting continued weakness in the country’s industrial sector. Despite steady production, the index indicates that manufacturers remain cautious, as new orders declined and job cuts persisted. The PMI, compiled by Habib Bank Limited (HBL), tracks[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an urgent review of the human and material losses caused by heavy monsoon rains in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The directive comes as the national death toll from monsoon-related incidents has reached 299 since the start of[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded the trading week on a historic high, as the benchmark KSE 100 Index surged by 1767 points to close at 141157. This record-breaking rally marks a significant turning point in investor sentiment and reflects renewed optimism in Pakistan’s financial markets. It is[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone on Friday as its benchmark KSE-100 Index closed above the 141,000-point level for the first time in its history. The index climbed by 1,644.56 points, a 1.18% gain, ending the session at 141,034.98. Analysts attributed the surge to growing[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan is set to receive its first-ever shipment of crude oil from the United States in October, marking a significant development in the country’s energy sourcing strategy. The deal was confirmed by Cnergyico, Pakistan’s largest oil refinery, which has purchased one million barrels of US crude oil through[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan has hailed the imposition of a 19 per cent tariff on its exports under a new trade arrangement with the United States, calling it a “balanced and forward-looking” decision that positions the country competitively in American markets. The move marks a significant moment in Pakistan-US trade relations,[Read More…]