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NEPRA raises electricity cost by PKR 1.11 per unit for October bills

NEPRA has approved a PKR 1.1086 per-unit fuel cost adjustment for August, with the additional charge to be recovered from eligible consumers through October electricity bills.

News DeskOct 8

IMF and Pakistan reach staff-level agreement on fourth EFF and third RSF reviews, potentially unlocking USD 1.21 billion in financing

Business & Economy

IMF and Pakistan reach staff-level agreement, paving way for USD 1.21 billion

The IMF and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement that could unlock about USD 1.21 billion, taking total disbursements under the country’s current IMF programmes to around USD 5.7 billion.

News DeskOct 8

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Pakistan ranks among top five global AI services providers

Pakistan ranks among the top five global suppliers of services across more than 2,700 skill areas as the country expands its AI ecosystem and digital workforce, the World Bank says.

News DeskOct 7

IMF seeks Pakistan sugar market liberalisation and removal of electric vehicle tax concessions under Auto Policy 2026–31

Business & Economy

IMF wants Pakistan to remove EV tax breaks and deregulate sugar

The IMF has asked Pakistan to liberalise the sugar market and reconsider tax concessions for electric vehicles as negotiations over the country’s economic programme continue.

News DeskOct 6

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Pakistan prequalifies nine parties for GEPCO privatisation

Pakistan’s Privatisation Commission has prequalified nine domestic and international parties to bid for a 51% to 100% stake in Gujranwala Electric Power Company, including management control.

News DeskOct 5

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Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to hold Makkah pact meeting in Riyadh

Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir will represent Pakistan as the three countries review regional security and cooperation under the defence agreement

News DeskOct 5

National Savings has raised profit rates on several savings schemes, with increases of up to 74 basis points.

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National Savings raises profit rates across several schemes

Returns on Special Savings Certificates, Regular Income Certificates and Islamic savings products see increases of up to 74 basis points

News DeskOct 1

Pakistan’s inflation eased to 10.3% in September 2026 from 11.2% in August, but remained well above the 5.6% recorded a year earlier.

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s inflation slows to 10.3% in September despite continued price pressures

September reading remains well above last year’s level as monthly price pressures continue

Abdul Habib KhanOct 1

FBR tax collection reaches PKR 3.07 trillion in first quarter FY27

Business & Economy

FBR collects PKR 3.07 trillion in first quarter, beats target by PKR 13 billion

September collection rises 9% year-on-year to PKR 1.34 trillion, exceeding the monthly target by PKR 1 billion

News DeskOct 1

FBR extends tax filing deadline till October 15

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FBR extends income tax return filing deadline to Oct 15

Tax Year 2026 deadline was extended from Sept. 30 following requests from trade bodies and other stakeholders

News DeskSep 30

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Pakistan ranks 136th globally in 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index

Pakistan ranked 136th out of 182 countries on Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, scoring 28 out of 100 as public-sector corruption remains a persistent concern.

News DeskSep 30

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Banks to stay open until 10pm today as Pakistan taxpayers rush to meet tax deadline

Customers visit a bank branch to submit tax payments in Karachi as commercial banks remain open until 10:00pm on September 30 to facilitate taxpayers ahead of the filing deadline.

News DeskSep 30