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November 7, 2025

News Desk

High remittances increase PSX by 500 points

KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market turned positive after three straight days of losses, as the benchmark KSE-100 gained nearly 500 points on remittances data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. In October 2025, remittances from Pakistani expatriate workers abroad saw inflows of $3.4 billion. In terms of growth, remittances increased by 7.4% month-on-month and 11.9% year-on-year. At the start of trading in the morning, the stock market remained positive and after some dips, it made a significant gain by midday. After Friday’s break, the index rose to an intraday high of 160,436 points. Investors then resorted to profit-taking at higher

November 7, 2025

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Forex reserves increase by $31 million

KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $31 million to reach $19.66 billion as of October 31, 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The central bank’s own reserves rose by $31 million during the week to $14.50 billion, while commercial banks held net reserves of $5.16 billion. Additionally, the SBP conducted an open market operation (OMO) in the form of reverse repo (injection) on Thursday, infusing Rs 774 billion into the banking system to ease short-term liquidity pressures. According to the central bank’s Department of Internal Markets and Monetary Management,

November 2, 2025

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FBR reports over 17% increase in tax return filings

A policeman walks past the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) office building in Islamabad, August 29, 2018. — Reuters 3.6 million taxpayers filed returns with payments. Individual tax payments increased by nearly Rs 9 billion. FBR credits outreach campaigns for growth. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a significant increase in income tax returns for the tax year 2025, marking a new milestone in voluntary compliance and awareness among taxpayers. By October 31, 2025, a total of 5.9 million tax returns have been submitted, compared to 5 million returns in the corresponding period last year, showing an increase

October 30, 2025

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Oil prices are expected to increase by up to Rs 2.34 per liter from November 1

Fuel price list is displayed in Islamabad on 29 January 2023. — APP Petrol is likely to go up by Rs 1.48 per liter from November 1. Diesel will be hiked by Rs 1.38 per litre. Kerosene leads with an increase of Rs 2.34. ISLAMABAD: Oil prices are expected to rise by as much as Rs 2.34 per liter from November 1 for the next fortnight due to fluctuations in global oil markets and the impact of recent US sanctions on major Russian producers. The News reported on Thursday. Preliminary calculations for the first 12 days of the pricing cycle

October 18, 2025

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The SPI increased by 4.57% year-on-year due to the increase in perishables

Pakistan’s short-term inflation, as measured by the sensitive price index (SPI), registered an increase of 4.57% year-on-year (y-o-y) for the week ending October 16, 2025, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The SPI, which tracks the weekly price movement of 51 staples across 50 markets in 17 cities, showed the combined index rose 0.49% week-on-week (WoW), driven by sharp increases in perishable food prices. On a year-on-year basis, inflation remained lower than the double-digit levels seen earlier this year, suggesting that supply-side conditions have improved. The PBS report revealed that tomato prices rose by 121.38%

October 14, 2025

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Rs0.08 per unit increase to hit electricity bills in October

The National Electricity Regulatory Authority approved an increase in RS0.08 per unit at electricity prices below the monthly fuel cost adjustment for August 2025. According to a notification issued by Nepra on Tuesday, adaptation will apply to consumers throughout Pakistan, including those served by K-Electric, in accordance with government policy guidelines. The regulator said the additional charge would be collected in October accounts. The Central Energy Market Organization (CPPA) had previously requested an increase in RS0.19 per unit to adjust the same month. The increase, though nominal, adds to the increasing burden of consumers who are already facing high energy

October 11, 2025

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FBR reports 19% increase in wedding tax collection

The Federal Revenue Council (FBR) reported 19 % of tax collections from marriage events across Pakistan. The Board of Directors attributed the increase in the stricter monitoring and enforcement of tax measures aimed at the country’s welfare. According to official documents, the FBR raised RS2.02 billion of tax withholding taxes from marriage work during the financial year 2024-25 – from 1.70 billion Rs last year – marking a profit of almost RS500 million. Employees said the increase was reflected in the growing documentation of businesses and services related to events, especially in major cities. “The marriage and events industry represents

October 8, 2025

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Gold Hits records high in Pakistan as a global price increase

A representation of a picture of golden bars and coins. – Reuters/file Gold 10gramme jumps from RS7,202. World Gold reaches $ 4,039 per ounce. Local silver price rises by Rs55 per Tola. Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan reached a high level on Wednesday, reflecting a sharp increase in international markets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Union (Apsgja), the price of 24ct gold has increased from RS8,400 per Tola, bringing it to RS425,178, the highest level ever recorded in the country. The pace for 10 grams of 24ct gold increased by RS7,202, closing to RS364,521, while 10

October 8, 2025

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Who warns the increase in Pakistani young

A man uses a Vape device in this illustration picture, September 19, 2019 – Reuters As global rates of smoking have been reduced to their lower level for decades, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the use of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products is increasing among young people in Pakistan. In its latest report, which attributed the increase in gaps to the marketing regulations and the lack of national standards governing the sale and promotion of these products, The news reported on Wednesday. Its global report on the trends of tobacco use 2000-2024 and 2025-2030 projections shows that

October 6, 2025

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Who sounds alarm to increase the use of electronic cigarettes among children

Anes Saleh, owner of Smoke Sultans, arrives for products in his store in Arvada, Colorado, US, 21 May 2024. – Reuters Electronic cigarettes supply a “alarming” new wave of nicotine addiction, with millions of children now hooked on the slap, the World Health Organization warned Monday. In countries with data, children are on average nine times more likely than adults to inflate, who said. The UN Health Organization said that the industry promoted Vapes as supposedly less harmful products from cigarettes – but in fact it was aggressively aimed at young people and taking children addicted. More than 100 million

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