New Policy Ready to Make Phones and Tracking Devices in Pakistan
In practice, the federal administration is preparing a Produced in Pakistan policy to encourage local manufacturing of mobile phones, laptops and a broad set…
Tag: Economy & Policy
Can Someone Explain Why Govt Buys Expensive Sugar to Sell It Cheaper?
There is something terribly wrong with the government's sugar re-exporting story.
SBP Urges Banks to Boost Retail Deposits and Private Sector Lending
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed has pressed banks to reorient their business models toward stronger retail deposit mobilization and greater private…
Govt Aims to Collect Rs. 1.6 Trillion From Petroleum Levy in FY27
For context, the federal administration has set a target of Rs.
PTA Confirms Tax on Old and New Phones is Still the Same
While the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is responsible for determining and collecting mobile phone taxes, the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Division was…
Govt Wants Pakistani Halal Businesses to Compete Globally
Meanwhile, the administration wants Pakistani halal businesses to expand into global markets, with a focus on specific products, industries and countries where local businesses…
Pakistan Falls Short on IMF Targets, Completes 4 of 19 Actions
While 12 were partially implemented and three were delayed, highlighting slow progress on measures aimed at improving economic governance, the administration completed only four…
Govt Officials’ Fuel Bill Rises by 190%
In practice, the federal government's spending on fuel rose by around 190 percent over five years, rising from Rs.
Govt Moves Closer To ZTBL Privatization
Notably, the privatization of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited has entered a key stage after the Privatisation Commission Board approved the proposed transaction structure and…
Here’s How the Rs. 32.63 Diesel Price Cut Happened
Meanwhile, the administration has capped the diesel crack spread at $41.5 per barrel to limit the impact of high international diesel costs on domestic…