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Sindh's budget boost: Sales tax cut to 8%, new rules to help businesses thrive

Pakistan, June 14 -- The Sindh government has announced major tax reforms in its FY2025-26 budget to support businesses and boost revenue. It plans to reduce the sales tax on services from 10% to 8%, ... Read More


SBP steps in with Rs13.5 trillion to ease banking system pressure

Pakistan, June 14 -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected Rs13.514 trillion into the banking system on June 13, 2025, to support liquidity amid economic challenges. This large-scale liquidity inf... Read More


Balochistan govt to adopt PPP model

Pakistan, June 14 -- The Balochistan government is actively working to operationalize various projects under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework, pursuing a comprehensive strategy to bring ... Read More


Bilawal, EU climate envoy discuss climate justice, regional water security

Pakistan, June 14 -- The European Union (EU) Special Envoy for Climate and Environmental Diplomacy, Anthony Agotha, called on Member of the National Assembly and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto... Read More


Another dacoit involved in Constable Sajjad's martyrdom killed

Pakistan, June 14 -- Another dacoit involved in the martyrdom of Constable Syed Sajjad Hussain on Wednesday night was killed during a shootout with police in the Wah Saddar area late Thursday night. A... Read More


Rising oil prices threaten Pakistan's Rs 1.16 trillion petroleum levy goal

Pakistan, June 14 -- The federal government of Pakistan may miss its target to collect Rs 1,161 billion in petroleum levy this fiscal year. The recent surge in global oil prices, triggered by the Isra... Read More


Senate, NA adopt resolutions condemning Israel's attack on Iran

Pakistan, June 14 -- The Senate and the National Assembly have adopted resolutions unanimously condemning Israel's "unjustified and illegitimate aggression against Iran. The resolution, moved by Depu... Read More


Senate Debate on Federal Budget 2025-26: Shibli Faraz urges action on key economic issues

Pakistan, June 14 -- Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator Syed Shibli Faraz, opened budget debate on Friday with a stark focus on current economic challenges, calling for urgent measures by... Read More


Treasury members term budget 2025-26 as people-friendly

Pakistan, June 14 -- Lawmakers in the National Assembly on Friday voiced divergent views on the federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26, with treasury members terming it as a balanced and people-centri... Read More


Iran accuses US of backing Israeli strikes, calls nuclear talks "meaningless"

Pakistan, June 14 -- Iran has sharply criticized the United States at the United Nations Security Council, accusing Washington of aiding Israeli military strikes. Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Irava... Read More