Business FBR Monitoring Businesses face sealing over failure to connect monitoring systems September 30, 2026 The Universe The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has moved to strengthen electronic monitoring of registered businesses, with new amendments to the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 allowing action against premises that fail…
Business Gold Prices Pakistan bullion rates fall by Rs12,800 per tola September 28, 2026 The Universe The price of gold in Pakistan continued its downward trend on Monday, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of one tola of gold fell…
Business US-China Deal: Beijing says tariff cuts and AI dialogue agreed after Xi-Trump summit September 26, 2026 The Universe China and the United States have agreed on a $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and new talks on artificial intelligence following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.
Business Petrol Prices Pakistan cuts petrol and diesel rates from September 25 September 25, 2026 The Universe The Petrol Prices have been cut by Rs0.84 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) has become Rs2.63 per litre cheaper under the latest revision. The updated rates are listed in…
Business Social Media Tax FBR sets minimum taxable income formula for creators September 24, 2026 The Universe Social Media Tax rules introduced by Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will set a minimum taxable income for resident creators based partly on the number of views their content…
Business Easy Tax Scheme FBR sets targets to increase trader registrations September 16, 2026 The Universe The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set registration targets for its field offices to accelerate the enrolment of traders under the Easy Tax Scheme. According to sources, FBR field…
Business Dollar rises as Middle East tensions lift oil prices and revive rate-hike bets September 2, 2026 The Universe The US dollar climbed to a two-week high on Wednesday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and strengthening expectations of tighter…
Business Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 rebounds after previous session losses September 1, 2026 The Universe The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recovered on Tuesday after posting losses in the previous trading session, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 412.79 points, or 0.23%, to reach 177,388.46 points.…
Business PSX KSE-100 falls more than 600 points as US-Iran tensions unsettle markets August 31, 2026 The Universe Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index opened sharply lower on Monday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran increased geopolitical uncertainty and weighed on investor sentiment. The KSE-100 index dropped…
Business Karachi Petroleum Levy: JI warns of Rawalpindi, Islamabad sit-ins if Liaquat Bagh rally blocked August 30, 2026 The Universe Hafiz Naeemur Rehman says protests against fuel levy and rising prices have entered their 15th day, with a nationwide shutter-down strike planned for September 3.
