Taxation
India's Adani to pay $275M settlement to US over alleged Iran sanctions violations
Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani's companies will pay the United States $275 million to settle a probe into whether they violated Washington's sanctions against Iran.
May 18, 2026
Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars, trucks to 25%
Donald Trump says the United States will raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25 percent, citing non-compliance with a trade deal.
May 1, 2026
World oil prices rally over 5% on Middle East war
World oil prices surged over 5% due to Middle East conflict disrupting exports. Brent crude rose 5.1% to $92.23 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate jumped 5.9% to $88.38 per barrel.
March 11, 2026
Pakistan makes asset declarations mandatory for senior government officials
The federal government has issued SRO2263, making asset declarations mandatory for all public employees in pay grades 17 and above, expanding transparency across federal, provincial, and state-owned bodies.
November 28, 2025
Pakistan’s finance minister urges ‘course correction’ on population, climate challenges
Notes corporate profitability in Pakistan has risen by 14% during the first nine months of 2025; 73% of CEOs in the latest overseas investors survey consider Pakistan a viable investment destination.
November 5, 2025
French government under pressure over wealth tax proposal
France’s government faces mounting pressure as debate on a proposed wealth tax targeting the ultra-rich is delayed. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu struggles to balance left and right demands amid political deadlock and budget deficit concerns.
October 26, 2025
Trump increasing tariffs on Canada by 10%
US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Canadian goods by 10%, condemning Ontario’s anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan as 'fraudulent.' The move follows halted trade talks, escalating tensions ahead of the APEC summit in South Korea
October 26, 2025
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Financial stability has helped Pakistan regain access to international markets: finmin
‘Fiscal and external accounts have stabilized, the exchange rate has remained steady, and foreign exchange reserves have increased to 2.5 months of import cover;’ ‘inflation has returned to single digits, the policy rate has been reduced by half’ -- Finance Minister
October 22, 2025
Cashless Pakistan: A nation's ambitious leap toward transparency
Pakistan’s digital payment push aims to boost digital transactions by 2026 through government-private cooperation, improving transparency, tax reform, and financial education.
October 17, 2025
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