The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has held that super tax constitutes an additional levy on income and cannot be applied to income streams that are exempt under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government Department has initiated an inquiry after a previously debarred company was awarded a contract valued at approximately Rs300 million for a street lighting project in Peshawar, as reported by The News.

The Islamabad field formation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has processed a long-outstanding tax refund within a three-week period following directives issued by Federal Tax Ombudsman Zafar ul Haq Hijazi.

The government has revised petroleum product prices, reducing kerosene rates while increasing the price of light diesel oil in response to fluctuations in international oil markets and exchange rate pressures.

Pakistan’s mobile phone manufacturing and assembly recorded a 20 per cent year-on-year increase in March 2026, with total production reaching 2.79 million units, according to figures released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.

The federal government has approved a series of reforms aimed at enhancing the passport issuance process, focusing on reducing turnaround times and implementing a nationwide cashless payment system across passport offices.

The Government of Balochistan has enforced Section 144 across border districts to curb the movement of wheat and address concerns related to smuggling and hoarding, according to official statements.

Visa has recorded an 80 per cent year-on-year surge in spending on premium consumer cards in Pakistan during the Ramazan and Eidul Fitr period, primarily driven by increased expenditure on travel, retail, and food categories.