Economy
FBR Hikes Sales Tax on Tea to 18% Amid Revenue Boost Efforts
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a 1% increase in the sales tax on tea, raising it from 17% to 18% on both locally produced and imported tea. This decision, made during a recent Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) meeting, aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to address fiscal challenges and expand revenue…
MPC Takes Bold Step with Rate Cut to Boost Growth
KARACHI, November 04 2024: In the meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to reduce the policy rate by 250 basis points to 15 per cent, effective from November 5, 2024. The Committee observed a faster-than-expected decline in inflation, reaching close to the medium-term target in October. The tight monetary policy stance has been pivotal…
Bilwani urges SBP to cut policy rate by 300 to 500 basis points
KARACHI, November 1 2024: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has urged the Central Bank to reduce the policy rate by 300 to 500 basis points in the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, in response to a notable decrease in inflation to 6.9 per cent in September 2024. In…
FPCCI Urges Immediate 500 Basis Points Cut in Monetary Policy
Karachi, November 1 2024: In a bold call to action, Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current monetary policy framework, urging a significant revision ahead of the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Sheikh highlighted that the prevailing policy rate…
Pakistan Achieves First Budget Surplus Since FY04
KARACHI, October 31 2024: In a historic turn of events, Pakistan has reported a budget surplus for the first time since the second quarter of FY04, marking a significant milestone in the country’s fiscal management. Key Highlights of 1QFY25: Overall, these figures reflect a significant shift in Pakistan’s economic landscape, showcasing improved fiscal discipline and…