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The Importation of Frameworks: How the Sales Tax Act is Shaping the Federal Excise Act Finance Act 2026: Navigating the Future of Faceless Tax Provisions in Pakistan Surviving an AI-Driven Tax Audit: A Proactive Guide for Businesses in Pakistan (Tax Year 2026)The Privacy Paradox: Navigating Data Scrutiny in Pakistan's New Digital Tax Ecosystem Faceless Audit & Assessment (s.122E & s.11H): How Big Data is Triggering Automated Audits in Pakistan Customs Act s.179(6): The Rise of Virtual Adjudication at the Borders Faceless Appeals (s.45C & s.129A): The End of Face-to-Face Tax Litigation in Pakistan?Algorithmic Settlement (s.134B & s.47AA): Can AI Fairly Resolve Tax Disputes in Pakistan?

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Over 28,000 Local, International Firms Register on PPRA Platform

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has successfully implemented an advanced e-procurement system, enabli...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Pharmaceutical Sales Cross Rs. 1 Trillion in Pakistan

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical retail market reached Rs. 1.049 trillion in sales for the 12 months ending March 2025, reflect...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan’s Salaried Class Now Poorer Than Ever

Pakistan’s salaried middle class has seen its purchasing power plummet by nearly 50 percent in just four years, even aft...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan Proposes Zero-Tariff Bilateral Trade Deal to US

In a significant move to strengthen economic relations, Pakistan has proposed a zero-tariff bilateral trade agreement wi...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Meets US Ambassador to Advance Youth Collaboration on Blockchain & AI

In a pivotal step toward strengthening US-Pakistan ties in the digital economy, Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Cry...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Mobilink Bank and Fatima Fertilizer Partner to Provide Access to Finance, Empowering the Agri-Community

Pakistan’s largest digital microfinance institution, Mobilink Bank and Fatima Fertilizer, a leading player in Pakistan’s...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Nishat Hotels and Properties Wants to Acquire 75% Stake in Rafhan Maize

Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited (PSX: RMPL) has officially disclosed that it has received a firm offer from Nishat...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Diamond Paints to Pay Rs. 2.5 Million Fine for Deceptive Advertising

The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) decision to penalize...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Irregularities in Dasu Project Line Allegedly Caused $500 Million Loss to National Exchequer

The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs was informed on Wednesday that the Dasu Transmission Line project has...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Cross $11 Billion After IMF Loan

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose by over $70 million on a weekly basis, accor...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Roshan Digital Account Inflows Down by 25% in April 2025

Gross foreign exchange inflows through the Roshan Digital Accounts (RDAs) stood at $177 million in April 2025, down 25 p...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Likely to Increase Capital Gains Tax on Property Sales in Upcoming Budget

The federal government is considering increasing the capital gains tax (CGT) on real estate transactions from 15 percent...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan-Saudi Talks Continue for Reko Diq Investment, No Deal Yet

Parliamentary Secretary Mian Khan Bugti informed the National Assembly on Thursday that discussions are currently ongoin...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

PM Shehbaz Orders Long-Term Policy for Agro-Industrial Growth to Boost Agriculture and Combat Climate Change

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday directed the authorities concerned to formulate a sustainable and long-term polic...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Unused PSDP Funds Cross Rs. 10 Trillion As Govt Fails to Expedite Project Development

Unused development funds have crossed the Rs. 10 trillion mark as key ministries have failed to spend allocated funds to...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Islamabad High Court Upholds SECP’s Investigative Authority in Market Manipulation Case

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has appreciated the judgment of the Islamabad High Court, whic...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing Shrinks by 1.47% in 9 Months

The Overall Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector has shown a negative growth of 1.47 percent during the first nine mon...

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May 2025

May 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan Crosses 200 Million Telecom Subscribers Mark

Pakistan has crossed a major milestone in its digital journey, with total mobile subscriptions surpassing the 200 millio...

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May 2025

May 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Likely to Reduce Petrol, Diesel Prices This Week

Petroleum prices in Pakistan will likely decrease by Rs. 3.5-7 per litre amid recent fluctuations in international oil m...

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May 2025

May 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Slashes RLNG Prices By 14% for May 2025

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), in accordance with the Policy Guidelines of the Federal Government, has det...

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May 2025

May 14, 2025 • 5 min read

Gold Rate in Pakistan Down by Almost Rs. 10,000 Per Tola This Week So Far

The price of 24 karat gold witnessed a decrease of Rs. 2,300 per tola on Wednesday and was sold at Rs. 341,900 against i...

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News & Updates

Over 28,000 Local, International Firms Register on PPRA Platform

Pharmaceutical Sales Cross Rs. 1 Trillion in Pakistan

Pakistan’s Salaried Class Now Poorer Than Ever

Pakistan Proposes Zero-Tariff Bilateral Trade Deal to US

Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Meets US Ambassador to Advance Youth Collaboration on Blockchain & AI

Mobilink Bank and Fatima Fertilizer Partner to Provide Access to Finance, Empowering the Agri-Community

Nishat Hotels and Properties Wants to Acquire 75% Stake in Rafhan Maize

Diamond Paints to Pay Rs. 2.5 Million Fine for Deceptive Advertising

Irregularities in Dasu Project Line Allegedly Caused $500 Million Loss to National Exchequer

Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Cross $11 Billion After IMF Loan

Roshan Digital Account Inflows Down by 25% in April 2025

Govt Likely to Increase Capital Gains Tax on Property Sales in Upcoming Budget

Pakistan-Saudi Talks Continue for Reko Diq Investment, No Deal Yet

PM Shehbaz Orders Long-Term Policy for Agro-Industrial Growth to Boost Agriculture and Combat Climate Change

Unused PSDP Funds Cross Rs. 10 Trillion As Govt Fails to Expedite Project Development

Islamabad High Court Upholds SECP’s Investigative Authority in Market Manipulation Case

Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing Shrinks by 1.47% in 9 Months

Pakistan Crosses 200 Million Telecom Subscribers Mark

Govt Likely to Reduce Petrol, Diesel Prices This Week

Govt Slashes RLNG Prices By 14% for May 2025

Gold Rate in Pakistan Down by Almost Rs. 10,000 Per Tola This Week So Far

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