22/05/2026
*Pearl News Alert:*
*Thursday, May 22, 2026*
*Economy:*
Economic Developments: IMF speaks of constructive talks with govt
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/1-page/1104078-news.html
PBC calls for tax reforms. Compliance framework
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/1-page/1104080-news.html
President approves SEZs (Amendment) Bill 2026
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/1-page/1104082-news.html
Debt Limitation Bill among 7 bills cleared by Senate
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/1-page/1104095-news.html
LNG supply disruptions
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/1-page/1104104-news.html
Commercial and Industrial Imports: Major trade bodies demand end to tax disparity
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/3-page/1104114-news.html
Pakistan secures seats at WCO policy commission
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/3-page/1104115-news.html
Pakistan China Diplomatic Ties: SBP to issue Rs75 commemorative coin marking 75 years
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/4-page/1104120-news.html
Govt Chambers discuss business reforms under SIFC
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/4-page/1104123-news.html
Pak-Qatar Business council eyes investment opportunities
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/4-page/1104127-news.html
FBR makes registration documents mandatory for INGOs
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/4-page/1104156-news.html
Parliamentary forum warns fuel levy surge deepens inflation
https://e.thenews.pk/detail/?id=483687
Advertising association calls for overhaul of tax structure
https://e.thenews.pk/detail/?id=483696
PSX raises Rs76.3bn in hybrid sukuk auction
https://e.thenews.pk/detail/?id=483694
PSW, Pak EXIM link up to boost digital trade finance
https://e.thenews.pk/detail/?id=483700
State struggling against its own structure
https://e.thenews.pk/detail/?id=483697
Pakistan, China sign rock salt cooperation deal
https://mettisglobal.news/Pakistan-China-sign-rock-salt-cooperation-deal-60639
*Sectors:*
MOC reviewing joint budget proposal of Textile Industry
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/1-page/1104081-news.html
FBR suspends KE’s sales tax registration
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/1-page/1104083-news.html
Unnecessary delays in approval of net metering applications
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/1-page/1104103-news.html
Millat tractors to export to Nigeria, Mexico
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/4-page/1104128-news.html
MG Motor Pakistan unveils MG4 EV Urban in Pakistan
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/4-page/1104131-news.html
OGDC secures eight offshore blocks
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/4-page/1104157-news.html
APTMA says concerned at Govt’s failure to implement cotton revival plan
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/12-page/1104286-news.html
BankIslami digitizes cattle markets by enabling Raast QR payments ahead of Eidul Azha
https://e.thenews.pk/detail/?id=483701
*International:*
Pakistan pushes to get US-Iran peace talks on track
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/1-page/1104073-news.html
Iran’s Hormuz body claims control of waters south of UAE port
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/05/22/1-page/1104075-news.html
USD/PKR RATE: 278.55
BRENT (ICE): 104.46 USD/bbl.
BR - ePaper May 22, 2026 Front Page 1 Economic developments May 22, 2026 Facebook Twitter Whatsapp IMF speaks of constructive talks with govt TAHIR AMIN ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue talks on the fiscal year 2027 budget in the coming days as the Fund pus...