Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative while addressing the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong...
The government has reduced regulatory duty (RD) and additional customs duty (ACD) on imported mobile phones for FY2026-27. According to a commerce ministry brief, RD on...
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has proposed amendments to the REIT Regulations, 2022, aimed at attracting investment and expanding investor participation. The reforms would...
Google will invest at least €13 billion in AI and digital infrastructure across Finland during 2027 and 2028—its largest single investment in Europe. The expansion will...
Pakistan’s revised withholding tax rates took effect on July 1, 2026, according to the FBR’s budget explanatory circular. A 15% tax applies to independent professional services...
Global merchandise trade continued to strengthen in mid-2026 despite geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Trade Organization’s Goods Trade Barometer. The WTO said...
Pakistan has amended the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, by introducing Section 165AB. The provision empowers the State Bank of Pakistan to establish and operate a secure,...
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed to release Rs83 billion in pending sales tax refunds and Rs43 billion in duty rebates within two to...
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abolished super tax for exporters earning more than Rs500 million, subject to specified conditions concerning the realization of export...
Pakistan received $3.656 billion in workers’ remittances in August 2026, up 16.5% year-on-year and 0.7% month-on-month, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. Cumulative inflows rose...
