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Pakistan unveils ambitious tariff reform plan to boost trade by 2030
New National Tariff Policy to phase out duties, open auto sector, and simplify regulatory landscape
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
New National Tariff Policy to phase out duties, open auto sector, and simplify regulatory landscape
FDI declined to USD 1.623 billion during the first 11 months of FY26, while overall foreign investment fell to USD 477.6 million despite a rebound in May
Rehman pardons Abdul Aziz in court, saying he had shown remorse for sharing her video
Pakistan's FY2026-27 federal budget allocates PKR 8.05 trillion to debt servicing, nearly 43% of total spending, as the government targets PKR 15.26 trillion in tax revenue.
Iran began six days of funeral ceremonies for Khamenei on Saturday, with processions passing through Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala
Court directs authorities to submit NCCIA termination reports and halt actions that contradict earlier rulings.
Kamran Khan highlights World Giving Report 2026 ranking showing Pakistan among world's most generous nations
Government also pledges BISP expansion, tax reforms, and PIA privatization in the budget briefing to the finance committee
Analysts warn of inflation, currency pressure and equity losses if Brent surges toward $90
Kamran Khan says the uneasy alliance between PML-N and PPP is unraveling as tensions rise between leaders
Political violence in Bangladesh continues six months after new PM Tarique Rahman vowed to end state-backed killings and impunity
From business to technology, the next competitive edge will come from solving problems machines can't identify on their own
A Senate committee document details the 11 domestic and overseas properties transferred to new owners under Pakistan's PIA privatization deal.
A 28-year-old man is in custody over the Ann Widdecombe murder case, days after the former Conservative minister was found dead in Devon
Pakistan's expired Auto Policy and new budget changes have left hybrid-focused carmakers facing uncertainty while legacy manufacturers remain largely unaffected
Low interest rates, stable currency, and corporate earnings growth expected to fuel rally toward 168,800
PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Qatar to offer condolences after former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's death, as Pakistan observes national mourning
Central bank holdings rise by USD1.94 billion in a week as government inflows boost external buffers
Revenue forecast assumes no new taxes, with receipts expected to rise 11.7% on economic growth and higher compliance
Pakistan expects cabinet approval soon for its refinery upgrade policy, paving the way for Euro-V fuel production without added consumer costs.
