52 h. ago FTO pledges fair tax system to empower Pakistan’s business community

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a fair and efficient tax environment that supports businesses across Pakistan. FTO Coordinator Saif Ur Rehman shared this during a meeting with business leaders in Lahore on Saturday. Addressing a delegation led by Zahid Iqbal Arain, he highlighted the vital role businesses play in […]

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2 w. ago JI criticizes govt for Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize recommendation, calls it diplomatic blunder

MULTAN: Deputy Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan, Liaqat Baloch, has strongly criticised the federal government and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for recommending U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, calling it a “blunder.” Baloch, in a statement, expressed his disapproval, stating that the move reflected poor judgment in Pakistan’s foreign policy. He pointed […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan signs $1 billion deal with ADB to boost financial reforms

Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $1 billion financing agreement. The deal includes both Islamic and traditional financing methods. It will support Pakistan’s economic reforms over the next five years. Officials say this agreement reflects growing international trust in Pakistan’s financial direction. The government hopes it will help strengthen its global […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz forms committee to boost cashless economy and digitization

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday formed a high-level committee to promote a cashless economy and speed up digitization across Pakistan. The prime minister will personally chair the committee and oversee its progress weekly. During the meeting, the prime minister stressed that digitizing the economy is one of the government’s top reform […]

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3 w. ago Fawad Chaudhry slams govt for financial mismanagement, biased trials

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Punjab government over the alleged misuse of public funds and what he described as unchecked and unaccountable governance. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Fawad questioned the Prime Minister’s credibility, stating that he lacked the authority to […]

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3 w. ago Fazlur Rehman calls for govt support to traders, highlights Karachi’s economic role

KARACHI – JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged the government to support and respect Pakistan’s business community, calling traders the backbone of the country’s economy and key to national progress. During a visit to the residence of Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh in Karachi, Fazlur Rehman met with leading industrialists including Sultan Chawla, Javed […]

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3 w. ago Sindh CM unveils bold budget plan, slams centre over withheld funds and project cuts

KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah laid out the province’s fiscal and development agenda during a post-budget press conference on Saturday, while sharply criticising the federal government for financial shortfalls. He revealed that Sindh was informed just a day before the budget announcement that Rs105 billion in expected federal funds would be withheld. […]

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3 w. ago Sindh, KP up in arms for ‘being ignored’ in federal projects

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah criticised the federal government for failing to meet its financial commitments to the province, while promising enhanced development and relief measures in the 2025-26 budget. Speaking at a post-budget press conference on Saturday, Shah said the provincial budget totalled Rs3.45 trillion, with a record Rs1.018 trillion allocated for development […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan unveils green maritime strategy to modernize ports and fisheries

Pakistan is rolling out a new maritime strategy focused on green ports and climate-resilient infrastructure. Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced this after high-level review meetings. The government aims to cut environmental harm while boosting economic growth through sustainable port upgrades and maritime reforms. At Port Qasim Authority, officials reviewed a 10-year plan to […]

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3 w. ago Business community criticises federal budget for overlooking economic reforms

LAHORE – The business community welcomed the overall federal budget for FY-2025- 26 but criticised the government for neglecting women,

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4 w. ago Country reaches $411bn GDP milestone, reports broad economic recovery amid reforms

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy has made a remarkable recovery, reaching a $411 billion GDP milestone for the fiscal year 2025, driven by IMF-backed reforms, robust industrial growth, and record investor confidence. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the achievement on Monday, marking a historic turning point in the country’s economic trajectory. At the launch of the […]

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