Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Power Consumers to Bear Rs4.2 Billion Additional Cost as Fuel Charges Rise for May 2026 Islamabad: Electricity consumers across Pakistan will face a higher fuel cost adjustment (FCA) in their July 2026 bills after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved an increase of 33.64 paisa per unit for electricity consumed during May. According…
Gas Supply Disruptions May Trigger Power Shortages, Higher Loadshedding, and Increased Electricity Costs in Pakistan Islamabad: Pakistan’s energy sector is facing fresh challenges after Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) declared force majeure on the supply of regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), citing ongoing security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption is expected…
Feasibility study with S&P Global Energy aims to expand LPG infrastructure and improve long-term supply Karachi: Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL) has launched a feasibility study with S&P Global Energy to examine the development of Pakistan’s first refrigerated liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import and storage terminal, a project that could significantly strengthen the country’s energy…
Punjab plans full tax system digitalisation while strengthening enforcement against tax evasion and fake invoicing Lahore: The Punjab government has announced that it aims to meet its revenue targets for the 2026–27 fiscal year without introducing new taxes, while accelerating the digital transformation of the provincial tax system to improve transparency and strengthen tax compliance….
Pakistan Stock Exchange Declines After Early Gains Amid Selling in Banking, Energy, Cement, and Auto Stocks Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed sharply lower on Tuesday as widespread profit-taking and weaker regional market sentiment erased early gains, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 down by nearly 1,200 points. According to Beyond Time News, investors booked profits…
Pakistan’s Capital Market Supports Business Expansion as Listed Firms Secure Fresh Equity Funding Islamabad: Twenty-one listed companies in Pakistan raised more than Rs20 billion through fresh capital during the fiscal year 2025-26, highlighting the growing importance of the country’s capital market in financing business expansion and long-term investment. According to Beyond Time News, the Securities…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s federal government debt climbed to Rs82 trillion by the end of May 2026, reflecting continued fiscal pressures despite moderating inflation and a relatively stable exchange rate. At the same time, the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has highlighted weaknesses in debt management, including a Rs1.83 trillion budgeting anomaly related to loan repayments. According…
Islamabad: Pakistan has recorded substantial growth in digital payments over the past year, with the number of active digital payment merchants surpassing 2 million and annual digital transactions climbing to 11.3 billion, according to the government’s latest progress review of the Cashless Pakistan initiative. According to Beyond Time News, the update was shared during a…
London: Global oil prices posted modest gains on Tuesday as investors shifted their attention from recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to the outlook for crude supply and demand, with expectations of increased production limiting stronger price advances. According to Beyond Time News, benchmark crude prices rose in early trading as markets balanced improving…
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has once again become a focal point in South Asia’s diplomatic and financial discourse after the appointment of Vivek Aggarwal as incoming Vice-President of the global watchdog. While the development has triggered political interpretations in some quarters, the deeper issue for Pakistan lies not in personalities but in institutional…
