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ECC approves key financing, and sectoral grants
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved billions of rupees in supplementary grants for defence and water sector projects,...
FBR issues procedure to restore filer status & avoid Rs25,000 penalty
ISLAMABAD: Taxpayers who missed the deadline to file their returns can now restore their filer status and avoid a Rs25,000...
Rethinking Tobacco Control in Pakistan: Advancing fiscal policy, environmental & regulation of emerging nicotine products, experts seek regular increase in cigarette taxes, public awareness
ISLAMABAD: Health experts, researchers and policymakers have called for stronger tobacco control measures, including regular increases in cigarette taxes, greater...
Pakistan faces $348bn climate finance gap by 2030: PM’s Coordinator
Experts for shift from crisis management to sustainable, export-led economic growth Coordinated reforms to make tariff policy boost industrial growth...
At Kazakhstan forum, Pakistan presents Karachi and Gwadar ports as ‘strategic gateways’ for Central Asian trade
ALMATY: At a regional economic forum in Almaty on Monday, Pakistan’s Board of Investment minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh presented Karachi,...
FBR chairman announces end of super tax in phases
ISLAMABAD: The federal government plans to abolish the super tax in phases, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood...
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Pakistan secures $7.3b loan rollovers from Saudi Arabia, China & Kuwait
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured assurances for the rollover of $7.3 billion in loans from Saudi Arabia, China and Kuwait, easing...
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FIA cannot arrest loan defaulters without banking court ruling
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has barred the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from initiating criminal proceedings against bank customers...
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At Kazakhstan forum, Pakistan presents Karachi and Gwadar ports as ‘strategic gateways’ for Central Asian trade
ALMATY: At a regional economic forum in Almaty on Monday, Pakistan’s Board of Investment minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh presented Karachi,...
Pakistan highlights strategic role in strengthening economic ties with Central Asia
ALMATY: Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmad Sheikh has reaffirmed Pakistan’s potential to emerge as a key trade and transit...
Pakistan SMEs can get up to Rs150,000 grant to join Alibaba; here’s how to apply
LAHORE: Pakistani small and medium-sized businesses have a new opportunity to enter international markets through e-commerce giant Alibaba.com, with the...
Peshawar Appraisement registers four FIRs over fake pay orders worth over Rs100m
PESHAWAR: The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement has registered four FIRs against importers and others for allegedly submitting fake or forged...
ICCI, PAEA, REAP & PSA join forces to promote renewable energy in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia, highlighted the vital role of renewable energy...
FPCCI, TDAP launch Preferential Trade Access Database in Karachi
KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and the Trade Development...
Pakistan targets China, Saudi Arabia & Iran to expand agricultural exports
LAHORE: The government and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) have agreed to work together to increase Pakistan’s...
ICCI, Qureshi community demand modern Islamabad slaughterhouse urgently
ISLAMABAD: President of the All Pakistan Jamiat-ul-Quresh Meat Welfare Association and Member of the Livestock and Dairy Development Board, Khurshid...
SECP registers 5,003 new companies in October 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 5,003 new companies in October 2026, bringing the total number...
Pakistan offers 1,000 acres of land to Turkish investors in Karachi Industrial Park
ISTANBUL: Pakistan has offered 1,000 acres of land earmarked for Turkish enterprises in Karachi Industrial Park, inviting Turkish companies to...
Pakistan surpasses vietnam in rice exports during September 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded a significant increase in rice exports in September 2026, overtaking Vietnam despite tensions in the Gulf region...
SECP blocks inactive companies from opening new bank accounts
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Saturday declared 39,704 companies “Inactive by Registrar” for failing to...
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