IMF pushes Pakistan to raise GST from 18% to 19% in FY27 budget
Taxes on EVs, hybrids, and solar panels may also rise sharply as part of the proposal
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Spotlight
SOE Act: What it means for PSX
Analyst breaks down SOE Act impact and outlook for PSX ahead of budget
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Budget 2026-27: Can Pakistan balance IMF demands and economic growth?
In On My Radar, former finance ministers Asad Umar and Miftah Ismail discuss the likely priorities and economic implications of budget 2026-27
May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026
Karachi street crime surge: PKR 1 billion loss in 3 months as daily life strained
Nukta investigation highlights rising insecurity in Karachi, with frequent theft and snatching disrupting daily life
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
Shorts
UAE wins double gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong
UAE won gold in both the men's and women's 400m at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships, with Sulaiman Abdulrahman breaking the championship record
May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026
FBR to miss May tax target by PKR 190B, FY26 shortfall nears PKR 860B
Sales tax collection fell short by PKR 382 billion, income tax by PKR 210 billion in FY26
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IEA, IMF, World Bank, WTO warn Middle East war is draining global oil inventories
The heads of four global agencies met to discuss the war's energy, trade, and economic impacts
May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026
Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller
From Zumba routines to viral outbreaks, the Zombeid star on the role that pushed her to her limits.
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
PSG retain Champions League title by beating Arsenal on penalties in final
PSG beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest to retain the Champions League title, with Gabriel blazing the decisive kick over the bar
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Arafat Minhas makes history on ODI debut as Pakistan beat Australia in 1,000th match
Debutant Arafat Minhas took 5-32 to become the first Pakistani to claim five wickets on ODI debut as Pakistan beat Australia by five wickets in Rawalpindi
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Pakistan looks to capitalize against understrength Australia
Pakistan play their 1000th ODI against Australia in Rawalpindi on May 30. Here's what to expect from the squad, team selection and series preview
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
Israel plants flag on Beaufort Castle in deepest Lebanon incursion in 26 years
Israel seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, raising its flag as troops crossed the Litani River in the country's deepest incursion in 26 years
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