Govt Confirms Installment Plans for PTA Tax — But There’s a Real Gap Between the Law and the Mechanism
A provision is now written into law. A working system to actually use it isn’t built yet. Both of those things are true at the same time, and understanding the difference matters if you’re planning to import a phone after July 1. The National Assembly passed the Finance Bill 2026-27, which includes a provision allowing […]
Govt Approves Reduced Tax Rate on Buying, Selling of Properties — What Changes on July 1
Pakistan’s real estate sector has spent years watching transaction volumes shrink under the weight of high upfront taxes. As of this week, the government has moved to reverse that trend, at least on paper. The federal government has approved a reduction in advance tax rates on property transactions as part of the Finance Bill 2026-27, […]
Govt Ends Fuel Subsidy for Motorcyclists, Public Transport and Farmers — What Happens Now
The relief checks that helped millions of motorcyclists, bus operators, and small farmers get through Pakistan’s worst fuel price shock in years have officially stopped. Pakistan’s federal government on Monday, June 22, 2026, ended its fuel subsidy program covering motorcyclists, public transport, goods transporters, and small farmers, citing a sharp decline in global oil prices […]
Itel Launches A100C Special Edition in Pakistan for Under Rs. 27,000 — Here’s What You Actually Get
Itel just added another entry to Pakistan’s increasingly crowded budget phone shelf, and the pitch is simple: more storage, a tougher build, and a few small upgrades, all for less than the price of a decent pair of running shoes. The Itel A100C Special Edition launched in Pakistan priced at Rs. 26,999, positioning it just […]
Islamabad Set to Welcome Iranian President as Pakistan’s Diplomatic Stock Hits a New High
Red and green flags now line Islamabad’s Red Zone alongside Iran’s national colors. That’s not routine decoration. It’s the visible sign of a state visit that arrives at one of the most consequential moments in recent Pakistan-Iran relations, and arguably in Pakistan’s broader standing on the world stage. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to […]
Pakistan Confirms June 25 and 26 as Public Holidays for Ashura — What’s Actually Closed and Why the Dates Changed
If you’ve seen two different sets of dates floating around for this week’s holidays, you’re not imagining it. The confusion is real, and it has a straightforward explanation. Pakistan will observe June 25 and June 26, 2026, as public holidays marking the 9th and 10th of Muharram, commonly known as Ashura. The dates were not […]
Gold Price in Pakistan Drops to Rs. 437,993 Per Tola After Massive Crash
A third straight day of falling prices, a sharp Friday correction, and global bullion under pressure — here’s where gold stands in Pakistan today Gold buyers in Pakistan are catching a bit of a break, at least for now. The price of gold continued sliding on Sunday, marking yet another decline in a market that’s […]
PTA Tax on Imported Phones up to $200 May Be Reduced: FBR Chairman
FBR says tax relief on imported phones under $200 is under review, offering hope for budget smartphone buyers in Pakistan If you’ve ever looked at the tax bill on an imported phone and wondered why a $150 device suddenly costs so much more once it lands in Pakistan, you’re not alone. Lawmakers asked the same […]
SECP to Officially Create Pakistan’s First Financial Complaints Centre
A US-backed mediation model, a Singapore success story, and a chairman who says litigation is no longer the first option — Pakistan’s financial sector is getting its own dispute resolution hub If you’ve ever had a dispute with a bank, broker, or insurance company in Pakistan and felt like there was nowhere fast or fair […]
Solar Panels Get Cheaper After Fuel Price Cut In Pakistan
A Rs74 petrol drop is already rippling through Lahore’s solar market — panel prices down by thousands, batteries expected to follow It didn’t take long. One day after the federal government slashed petrol and diesel prices by up to Rs74 per litre, the relief is already showing up somewhere nobody quite expected — the solar […]