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News Update

05

Mar 2025

Mar 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Appoints Bilal Bin Saqib As Chief Advisor to Finance Minister on Crypto Council 

The Government of Pakistan has appointed Bilal Bin Saqib MBE as the Chief Advisor to the Finance Minister on the Pakista...

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05

Mar 2025

Mar 05, 2025 • 5 min read

BankIslami Enhances Digital Capabilities with iMAL R14 Upgrade

BankIslami Pakistan has completed a strategic upgrade to Azentio’s iMAL R14 core banking system, a move aimed at bolster...

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News Update

05

Mar 2025

Mar 05, 2025 • 5 min read

2025 Will See Pakistan’s Property Sales Roar Back to Life: Director Alif Holdings

The Director of Finance & Development of Alif Holdings (Pvt. Ltd) in an exclusive interview with ProPakistani was pretty...

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05

Mar 2025

Mar 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Khushhali Microfinance Bank Plans to Begin Islamic Banking Services

Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (KMBL) has taken a significant step toward expanding its Islamic banking service in...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

FTO Directs FBR to Stop Discriminatory Tax Withholding on Teachers’ Exam Duties

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure all salary payments made to th...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

Punjab Govt Implements New E-Filing System

Punjab E-Filing and Office Automation System (EFOAS) has been formally integrated into the province’s governance framewo...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Shares Critical Economic Data With IMF Mission

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday engaged in formal discussions as part of the ongoing first...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

These Are the Top 10 Most Profitable Banks in Pakistan in 2024

Banks in Pakistan saw fluctuations in policy rates, yet a significant number of banks reported substantial profits and a...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

Local Cement Sales Increase by 6.8% in February 2025

According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), local cement sales by the indus...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

JS Bank Records 64% Growth in Profit Before Tax for 2024

JS Bank Limited continued to strengthen itself through sustainable growth and innovative financial solutions, solidifyin...

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04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

SECP Directs Unlisted Companies to Only Issue Shares in Book-Entry Form

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has barred all newly incorporated unlisted companies from main...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan Assures Lenders That IPPs Can Opt for Audit or International Arbitration

The federal government has assured top lenders including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and Asian De...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

IMF Urges Pakistan to Take Action Against Tax Evasion in Real Estate

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to take action against tax evasion in the real estate sector. T...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

Petroleum Sales Up 4% in 8 Months of FY25

Pakistan recorded OMC sales of 1.13 million tons in February 2025, almost the same as last year. During 8MFY25, total sa...

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04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

Chinese Investors Exit Pakistan’s Digital Lending Sector After Crackdown on Loan Apps

Chinese investors, who invested billions of rupees in digital lending apps, have wrapped up investments from Pakistan. S...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

WISPAP Urges PTA to Modernize Local Loop Licensing to Boost Broadband Growth

The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP.org) has submitted key recommendations to the Pa...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

FBR to Raise Extra Rs. 250 Billion From Retailers to Curb Tax Shortfall

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has planned an extra revenue generation drive whereby it will collect additional Rs....

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04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Submits Green Pakistan Initiative Report to IMF

The federal government has submitted the Green Pakistan Initiative report to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Plan...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt to Fine Real Estate Agents and Owners Up to Rs. 10 Lac for Tax Evasion

The government has finalized preparations to set up the Real Estate Regulatory Authority to fine up to Rs. 1 million and...

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News Update

04

Mar 2025

Mar 04, 2025 • 5 min read

As Media Planners Resign in Droves, a Competitive Opportunity Awakens

It’s that time of year when management trainees at Pakistan’s top media agencies are poised to resign. After months of b...

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News Update

03

Mar 2025

Mar 03, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Cancels Plan to Shift Power Tariff Rebasing to January

The federal government has abandoned its proposal to rebase electricity tariffs from January 1 each year instead of the...

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