FPCCI Pushes for Income Tax Deadline Extension Amid Filing Challenges
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh urged Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to further extend the deadline for filing income tax returns till October 31, 2025. In a letter to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, he said, FPCCI has highlighted the challenges faced by taxpayers and stakeholders in…
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Mobilink Bank Bags Four Awards at AMC-9 for Digital Innovation and Financial Inclusion
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has been honored with four distinguished awards at the 9th Annual Microfinance Conference (AMC-9), reinforcing its commitment to innovation, financial inclusion, and women’s empowerment.
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Macroeconomic Stability to Catalyze Inclusive Economic Growth: Governor SBP
The Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Mr. Jameel Ahmad has said that achieving inclusive economic growth requires durable macroeconomic stability that uplifts communities and secures prosperity for all. He was delivering a keynote address at the ninth Annual Microfinance Conference held in Karachi, today. Hosted by the Pakistan Microfinance Network, the conference focused on the theme “Renaissance of Microfinance,” underlining the renewed commitment to leveraging microfinance for inclusive economic development.
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Pakistan Highlights Value-Added Textile Exports at ATS Canada 2025
Pakistani textile and apparel manufacturers showcased a diverse range of high-quality products at the Apparel Textile Sourcing (ATS) Show 2025, held at Mississauga, Canada.
CCP Imposes Rs.1.5 Billion Fine on Steel Firms for Price-Fixing
The Commission’s detailed order notes that ASML and ISL coordinated pricing strategies, fixed flat steel prices, and exchanged commercially sensitive information, thereby distorting competition and harming consumers. The CCP inquiry report suggested that the steel cartel increased prices by an average of 111%, with raw steel prices surging by Rs146,000 per tonne over three years….
ABHI Selected for Mastercard’s Start Path Small Business Program
ABHI, a neobank of the future that is revolutionizing access to earned wages and SME financing in emerging markets, has been selected as one of the eight startups worldwide to join Mastercard Start Path’s Small Business program.
October 15 Is the New Deadline for Income Tax Filing
BR has extended the deadline for filing of Income Tax Returns for Tax Year 2025 till October 15, 2025.
Mobilink Bank, TPL Life collaborate to provide critical healthcare at flood affected areas
Mobilink Bank, has collaborated with TPL Life, a digital insurance provider, to extend much-needed healthcare support to flood-affected communities across Punjab.
Aik by Bank Islami and PTCL Strengthen Pakistan’s Digital Banking Ecosystem with Cloud-Based Solutions
Aik, Pakistan’s first Islamic digital banking platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) to bolster its infrastructure with secure and reliable services using PTCL Smart Cloud.
Tax Return Deadline Enforcement Strict – No Extra Time This Year
FBR has taken notice of unverified reports circulating on various media platforms claiming that the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for Tax Year 2025 will be extended. Some elements have also attempted to link this perceived extension to the recent floods.