Shahnawaz Akhter

Pakistan plans tariff reforms, regulatory easing and corporate law changes in Budget 2026-27 to improve the business environment

Pakistan plans Rs430 billion in new tax measures for FY27 Budget as FBR faces a likely revenue shortfall in FY2025-26.

FBR expands digital tax monitoring to packaged milk, steel, edible oil and ghee production through real-time surveillance systems.

Provincial sales tax on services collection rises 28.5% during July-April FY2025-26

New SRO introduces stricter disclosure requirements and mandatory registration framework for INGOs

Shift toward solar energy cited among major reasons behind lower tax collection

Central bank urges integration of urban agriculture into city planning to counter shrinking farmland and rising climate pressures

FBR orders packaged milk manufacturers to install real-time electronic production monitoring systems by June 30, 2026

Pakistan foreign exchange reserves rise to nearly $22.60 billion, hitting four-year high, after IMF inflows boost SBP above $17 billion.

Pakistan's weekly inflation rises sharply year-on-year as fuel, electricity and food prices continue to pressure consumers