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Salaried Class Now Pays One-Third of Income Tax
The salaried class has emerged as major contributor in paying tax which accounts for around one-third of Pakistan’s total personal income tax (PIT) collection. It highlights…
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Bulls Charge Ahead as Ceasefire Boosts Investor Confidence
The week opened on a strong note as the bulls dominated the trading floor, propelling the benchmark KSE-100 Index to an impressive intraday gain of 2,615…
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Pakistan Stock Market Bleeds
KSE 100 Index largely traded in negative zone during the trading session on account of continued profit taking by investors, as Index declined to close at…
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85% expect no change in policy rate: Topline Survey
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is scheduled to hold its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Oct 27, 2025. In a Poll conducted by Topline Securities,…
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Pakistan offers expertise to modernize Sudan ports
Pakistan pledges technical and AI-based support to help Sudan upgrade its maritime infrastructure and strengthen regional trade routes. Pakistan has offered its technical expertise to help…
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Pakistan Textile Exports down 2% in Sep-2025
Pakistan Textile exports clocked in at US$1.6bn in Sep 2025, down 2% YoY while up 3% MoM. In 1QFY26 Textile Exports reach US$4.8bn up 6% from…
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Bulls Stumble as Bears Reclaim Control Amid Volatility
The trading day began on a strong footing, with the KSE-100 Index extending its upward momentum and surging by as much as 1,178 points in early…
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Pakistan Faces $131m Liability if Roosevelt Hotel Stays Shut
The government risks incurring liabilities over US$131 million over three years if the Roosevelt Hotel in New York is not reopened. The Ministry of Defense (MoD)…
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PIAIL Board Fails to Use €20M Scribe Hotel Funds
Islamabad: Pakistan International Airline Investment Limited (PIAIL) board has failed to utilize 20 million Euro available at Scribe Hotel due to tax implications. In a recent…
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FBR Extends Income Tax Return Deadline to October 31
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted extension in submission of tax return for the tax year 2025. It has extended another 16 days…