Govt Begins Rs. 12 Billion Upgrade of Gadani Shipbreaking Yard
Pakistan has began work on a Rs. 12 billion project to modernize the Gadani shipbreaking yard, with upgrades aimed at improving safety, environmental standards…
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Govt Considers Face, IRIS Scans For SIM Issuance After Biometric Data Theft
Pakistan is considering facial and iris recognition for SIM issuance as authorities acknowledge that the existing fingerprint based biometric system is outdated and vulnerable…
FBR Removes Senior Officer Over Corruption Charges
For context, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has removed Khurram Fakhar Siddique, a BS 18 officer of the Inland Revenue Service, from service…
Govt eyes petrol deregulation by June next year
Govt eyes petrol deregulation by June next year.
PSX Partners with UK’s MOBILIST Program to Boost Sustainable Investment
In practice, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has partnered with the United Kingdom's MOBILIST program to attract more private investment into Pakistan's sustainable development…
FBR Again Changes 2026 Tax Return Form
In practice, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the income tax return form for Tax Year 2026, introducing changes just weeks before…
Petrol Hits Rs. 350 per Litre
In practice, the federal administration has decided to rise the cost of motor spirit (MS) petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) again for the next…
Govt raises petrol price by Rs2.84, HSD by Rs2.28 per litre
Govt raises petrol cost by Rs2.84, HSD by Rs2.28 per litre.
Illegal, AI Funds Transfer Networks Very Active in Pakistan and India: FATF
Hawala and other underground financial networks are becoming more sophisticated and are increasingly using virtual assets, fintech platforms and digital payment systems to move…
Every Fertilizer Company’s Urea Sales Fell in August—Except One
Pakistan's urea sales dropped 14 percent year on year in August 2026, settling at 701, 000 tons against 817, 000 tons in the same…