IMF Approves Rs200 Billion Hike in Pakistan’s Development Budget; Federal Budget 2026-27 Delayed Amid PPP Consultations
ISLAMABAD — In a major fiscal development, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have…
Electricity Tariffs Set to Rise by Rs1.74/Unit Amid Iran War Disruptions; NEPRA Grills K-Electric Over Extreme Karachi Load shedding
ISLAMABAD — Electricity tariffs are likely to surge by Rs1.74 per unit in next month’s…
US Proposes New Tariffs on 60 Economies, Including Pakistan, Over Forced Labour Concerns
Washington, June 3, 2026 — The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed new tariffs…
Govt Moving to Bring Informal Economy Into Tax Net, PM Shehbaz Tells Business Leaders
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is taking steps to bring Pakistan's…
India, US near first-phase trade deal as talks enter final stretch
NEW DELHI: India and the United States are close to signing the first phase of…
European luxury brands turn to America’s AI-rich shoppers as global demand cools
MILAN/LONDON: European luxury houses are sharpening their focus on the United States, betting that America’s…
Beverage industry seeks tax cut ahead of FY2026-27 budget
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s beverage industry has urged the federal government to reduce the Federal Excise Duty…
PM Shehbaz orders massive Rs200bn hike in development budget
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected the initial Rs1.126 trillion Public Sector Development Programme…