Shahzad Paracha

With import tariffs being cut to a 15 % cap, the 2026–31 auto policy is planning to push a protected, nascent industry into open waters, and only the exporters will get a life jacket

Five sectors fully equipped with monitoring systems as government targets rollout by December 31; IMF estimates Rs94bn in additional revenue from monitoring and digital invoicing in FY27

Proposed restructuring would strengthen sales tax enforcement, allow greater authority over appointments and dismissals, and address revenue leakages

The Prime Minister's Inspection Commission has asked the National Highway Authority (NHA) to arrange a temporary road linking Islamabad Model Jail

Draft policy proposes 1% sales tax on electric vehicles, cheaper EV imports, easier auto financing and incentives to boost exports to $6 billion

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested three officials of BHS-P over an alleged Rs. 2.445 billion irregularity in a five-year contract for meningococcal meningitis and influenza vaccines, sources told ProPakistani.

The Punjab Chief Minister Inspection Team (CMIT) has flagged serious administrative and operational deficiencies in the functioning of the Lahore

Inspection reveals discrepancies in vehicle tracking, prolonged breakdowns and manual maintenance records; Auditor General seeks examination of fuel consumption, mileage and repair expenditure

Planning Ministry hires consultant to assess project costs, procurement and implementation on PM’s directive

The Construction of the 69-kilometer Sialkot (Sambrial)-Kharian Motorway (M-12) remains behind schedule, with only 20 percent of the work