News & Legal Updates

News Update

01

Jul 2025

Jul 01, 2025 • 5 min read

Gold Rate in Pakistan Goes up by Nearly Rs. 7,000 Per Tola in One Day

The price of 24 karat gold increased by Rs. 6,600 per tola and was traded at Rs. 356,800 on Tuesday as compared to its s...

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News Update

01

Jul 2025

Jul 01, 2025 • 5 min read

Buying or Selling Property in Punjab Just Got More Expensive

The Punjab government has imposed property tax across the province, including Lahore, and increased the annual Deputy Co...

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News Update

01

Jul 2025

Jul 01, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Offers Tax Credit on Interest Paid for Low-Cost Housing Loans

The government has introduced a new tax credit through Section 63A of the Finance Act 2025, allowing individuals to clai...

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News Update

01

Jul 2025

Jul 01, 2025 • 5 min read

FBR Misses Out on Tax Revenue Target for FY25 Despite Record Collection

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected a provisional Rs. 11.735 trillion in taxes during the fiscal year 2024-25,...

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News Update

01

Jul 2025

Jul 01, 2025 • 5 min read

SBP Sets New Limit for Remittance Rebates Under Revised Incentive Scheme

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the terms and conditions of a remittance scheme regarding the rebate struct...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Secretly Grants Over 50 Tax Exemptions Including SBP, Fauji Foundation, Army Welfare Trust, Others

The Finance Bill 2025–26 will receive the President’s nod today and introduces more than 50 tax exemptions for a range o...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

Senate Panel Uncovers Alleged Corruption and Irregularities in Mega Projects

The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Senator Saifullah Abro, convened today, uncovering shockin...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

Sindh Bank Selects PTCL to Enhance Bank’s Digital Connectivity Infrastructure

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Sindh Bank have signed an agreement for deployment of SD-WAN (Soft...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

How to Use Govt’s New Self Meter Reading App

The government of Pakistan has launched the Power Smart App under the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” initiative. Developed b...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

MAL, Juniper, and MinPro Launch ‘Mine Lubes & Chemicals’ to Advance Pakistan’s Mining Sector

MAL Pakistan Limited Marketing Alliance of ExxonMobil Lubricants and Specialties is pleased to announce the signing of a...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Expects Inflation to Remain At 3-4% in June 2025

Inflation is expected to remain within the range of 3.0-4.0 percent for June 2025, the Finance Division said in its Mont...

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News Update

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Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

China Rolls Over $3.4 Billion Loans to Pakistan

China has rolled over $3.4 billion in loans to Pakistan, Reuters reported. The rollover includes $2.1 billion that has r...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

StockIntel Revolutionizes Pakistan’s Investment Landscape with Direct Brokerage Integration

StockIntel, a leading analytics and trading platform by Capital Stake, today announced a groundbreaking integration that...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

PBA Strongly Refutes Misleading Claims on Remittance Subsidies

The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) strongly rejects misleading assertions in recent press coverage suggesting that gov...

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30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

World Bank Appoints New Country Director for Pakistan

Bolormaa Amgaabazar is the new World Bank Country Director for Pakistan effective July 1. She is succeeding Najy Benhass...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

Merit Packaging Approves Rs. 1 Billion Asset Sale to Kompass Pakistan

Shareholders of Merit Packaging Limited (PSX: MERIT) have given their approval for the sale of key assets, including the...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Seeks Slight Tariff Increase in May FCA

Electricity consumers may face a price hike of Rs. 0.10 per unit as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has reque...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

Gold Starts New Week With Another Price Increase

The price of 24 karat gold increased by Rs. 800 per tola and was traded at Rs. 350,200 on Monday as compared to its sale...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

What is Pakistan’s Premier Bank Doing in the Dairy Industry?

When we think of Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, our minds often drift to cotton fields swaying in the breeze or the...

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News Update

30

Jun 2025

Jun 30, 2025 • 5 min read

98% of Pakistani Consumers Proactively Secure Online Transactions: Study

A new study commissioned by Visa reveals a rise in consumer awareness and proactive security measures for digital paymen...

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