Salaried class pays Rs266bn income tax in July-Dec 2025: FBR Published 08 Jan, 2026 08:12pm Yasir Nazar
PM orders fast-track, easy loans for SMEs to boost growth and exports Shehbaz Sharif reviews SMEDA plan, calls small businesses backbone of economy Radio Pakistan
Venezuela’s oil supply to rise in years ahead and depress prices Analysts say production may increase over time, affecting global supply and prices Reuters
AI-driven inflation is 2026’s most overlooked risk, say investors Analysts warn rising costs from tech investment may curb growth, pressure stock valuations Reuters
Gold surges as US capture of Venezuela president spurs safe-haven demand Spot gold hits one-week high as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions Reuters
Joint committee formed to restore Pak-Afghan trade routes 12-member committee to hold first meeting at Torkham border on January 6 Web Desk
Pakistan to auction 600MHz spectrum next month to boost speeds, launch 5G IT minister says spectrum crunch behind slow internet; cabinet clears major telecom reforms APP
Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 24% to $3.7bn in December on export slump PBS data shows imports rise, exports fall sharply; FY26 deficit up 35% in first half Business Recorder
Tax revenues surge in December as income tax collection jumps 107% Finance minister credits reforms, enforcement and digitalisation for record FBR performance Web Desk
