Others · Oct 13, 2026
On October 13, 2026, Italy’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved majority resolutions authorising a budget deviation tied to the 2026 Public Finance Policy Document. The move gives the government formal flexibility to increase 2027 and 2028 spending for defence, energy security and targeted support for households and businesses, while prompting warnings from fiscal watchdogs about higher deficits.
Business & Economy · Oct 13, 2026
On the sidelines of the IMF World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan expects growth above 4 percent this fiscal year and plans to privatise five to six state-owned entities that could fetch over $1 billion, part of a broader reform push tied to IMF commitments.
Others · Oct 8, 2026
Students staged a fourth day of nationwide demonstrations on October 8, 2026, pressing demands for more school funding and safety measures while authorities deployed extra police and defended response tactics amid mounting controversy.
World News · Oct 6, 2026
The Parti Québécois has returned to power in Quebec after more than a decade, but its failure to secure a majority could complicate plans for another independence referendum as Canada confronts economic and political pressure from the United States.
Business & Economy · Oct 2, 2026
Gross Goods and Services Tax collections rose to Rs 2,03,521 crore in September 2026, up 14.7 percent year on year, as import-linked levies surged nearly 26 percent while domestic GST growth remained in the low double digits.
World Scam · Oct 1, 2026
The Guardia Civil and Spain’s Tax Agency arrested six people and placed eight under investigation in an operation that authorities say evaded more than 2 million euros in taxes through undeclared fuel sales across Murcia, Alicante and other provinces.
Business & Economy · Sep 27, 2026
Benchmark indices fell for a third consecutive week on September 27, 2026, pressured by sustained foreign institutional selling, higher global bond yields and elevated crude prices, even as domestic investors stepped in to cushion the fall.
Business & Economy · Sep 26, 2026
The Federal Board of Revenue on September 26, 2026 announced a National Faceless Centre to centralize and digitalize tax assessment and dispute resolution. Officials say the move aims to reduce corruption, speed up refunds, and lift revenue collection in line with IMF commitments, but experts warn successful rollout will hinge on enforcement, connectivity and taxpayer trust.
Business & Economy · Sep 25, 2026
The U.S. Treasury said it will buy up to $6 billion of longer dated securities in a buyback operation, a step officials say is aimed at improving market functioning even as investors question how much it will slow the rise in long term yields.
