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Pakistan Published 08 Jan, 2026 09:58pm

Federal government files review petition on electricity tariff hike

NEPRA to hear government request for uniform tariff on January 12

Business & Economy Published 08 Jan, 2026 08:12pm

Salaried class pays Rs266bn income tax in July-Dec 2025: FBR

Withholding taxes rise despite high burden on wage earners, official data shows

Pakistan Published 06 Jan, 2026 03:30pm

Government to impose captive power levy for consumer relief

Levy on captive power plants will be applied in phases

Pakistan Updated 25 Dec, 2025 08:51pm

Pakistan, ADB sign $730m financing for power transmission, SOE reforms

Deals include $330m grid upgrade and $400m programme to support state-owned enterprises

Pakistan Updated 23 Dec, 2025 06:59pm

Arif Habib consortium acquires PIA with Rs135bn bid

Lucky Cement consortium close second at Rs134bn; employee protections assured for one year

Business & Economy Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:21pm

Industrial output rebounds as LSM posts strong growth

PBS data shows 8.33% YoY rise in October; auto and cement lead gains

Pakistan Updated 16 Dec, 2025 09:51am

Govt cuts diesel price by Rs14 per litre, keeps petrol unchanged

New fuel prices to take effect after midnight as petroleum division issues notification

Business & Economy Published 15 Dec, 2025 06:18pm

OGRA notifies lower RLNG prices for December

Rates cut for Sui Northern and Sui Southern; revised prices effective from December 1

Pakistan Updated 12 Dec, 2025 10:05pm

Petroleum prices may drop up to Rs11.70

The government is expected to announce the final decision on December 15

Business & Economy Published 12 Dec, 2025 07:09pm

ADB approves $540m for Pakistan’s SOE reforms and Sindh coastal resilience

Bank says loans will support governance overhaul, climate resilience, and protection of vulnerable communities

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 11:38pm

IMF hails Pakistan’s strong reforms despite tough conditions

Fund releases $1.2bn in new funding; says primary surplus, higher reserves show resilience; urges tax expansion and energy-sector fixes

Business & Economy Updated 09 Dec, 2025 07:14pm

Electricity prices see mixed adjustment: Rs0.88 cut, Rs0.33 paisa hike per unit

Monthly and quarterly fuel adjustments bring relief and extra burden for consumers

Pakistan Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:36pm

Pakistan secures $1.3bn as IMF approves EFF, RSF tranche

Board clears two loan disbursements; funds to be released immediately as reforms advance

Business & Economy Updated 08 Dec, 2025 12:12am

IMF executive board to meet today as Pakistan awaits next loan tranche

Country has met all requirements for the release of the loan tranche: Officials

Pakistan Updated 04 Dec, 2025 03:04pm

NFC inaugural session decides to form working groups

6-7 groups to address provincial finances, including former FATA’s integration

Business & Economy Published 01 Dec, 2025 08:32pm

LPG prices rise sharply for December amid winter demand

Domestic cylinder costs jump by Rs87.21; OGRA links rates to Saudi Aramco’s OSP and dollar exchange

Business & Economy Published 30 Nov, 2025 11:30pm

Government cuts petrol, diesel prices for next fortnight

High-speed diesel sees a larger reduction than petrol

Pakistan Published 13 Nov, 2025 02:01pm

Senate adopts revised 27th amendment bill amid opposition protest

New clauses define Article 6, reaffirm office of Chief Justice of Pakistan

Pakistan Published 08 Nov, 2025 06:17pm

Amendment seeking immunity for PM tabled in joint parliamentary committee

Proposal seeks to extend presidential-style protection from criminal prosecution to the prime minister during tenure

Business & Economy Published 05 Nov, 2025 04:49pm

IMF offers Pakistan technical assistance for new NFC Award

Sources say IMF proposed help in drafting new resource distribution formula between federation and provinces

Business & Economy Published 01 Nov, 2025 12:32am

Fuel prices increased by up to Rs3 per litre

Govt revises petroleum prices; new rates effective till November 15