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IFC approves $10m loan for women & small businesses in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has provided a $10 million loan to...
Bejaan Resorts, South Air sign agreement
ISLAMABAD: Bejaan Resorts and South Air (Private) Limited will formally enter into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening air connectivity...
Businesses face up to Rs50m fine for failing to link with FBR system
ISLAMABAD: The businesses that fail to connect their operations with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) system within the prescribed...
Google to provide 150,000 Career Certificates, free AI Plus, Gemini access to Pakistani students
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Google on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation, expanding...
Short-term inflation ticks up 0.49pc WoW, pushing annual rate to 9.66pc
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) recorded a week-on-week increase of 0.49% for the week ending August 20, 2026, driving...
PVARA completes Pakistan’s Virtual Asset Framework, opens licensing portal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has opened its licensing portal for virtual asset service providers. The move completes...
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SBP designates Domestic Systemically Important Banks for year 2026
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the designation of D-SIBs for the year 2026 in accordance with Framework...
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SMEDA sees strong growth potential for printing, signage industry MSMEs
LAHORE: Pakistan’s printing and signage industry has significant potential to become a driver of innovation, entrepreneurship and MSME-led economic growth...
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KP approves Digital Payment Act to promote cashless economy
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Promotion of Digital Payment Act 2026, aiming to promote digital...
Balochistan govt employees to face Rs500 tax deduction
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to deduct Rs500 annually from the salaries of its employees as profession and employment...
Transport fares cut by 10pc after petroleum price reduction
LAHORE: Transport fares have been reduced by 10 percent following a decrease in petroleum product prices, providing relief to commuters...
FBR, ICAP jointly organise seminar on filing tax return for TY 2026
PESHAWAR: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), Peshawar Office, jointly organised...
Pakistan Tech Forum, Lahore Chamber sign MoU to promote entrepreneurship
LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) and Pakistan Tech Forum (PTF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed...
Bejaan Resorts, South Air sign agreement
ISLAMABAD: Bejaan Resorts and South Air (Private) Limited will formally enter into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening air connectivity...
RCCI urges establishment of German Trade Desk to boost bilateral trade
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has called for establishing a dedicated German Trade Desk in Pakistan...
PSMA member urges govt to allow surplus sugar exports to India
KARACHI: A senior member of the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has urged the government to allow exports of up...
Gold price jumps Rs5,700 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices surged in both international and domestic markets, with the price of gold rising by $57 per ounce...
Short-term inflation ticks up 0.49pc WoW, pushing annual rate to 9.66pc
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) recorded a week-on-week increase of 0.49% for the week ending August 20, 2026, driving...
Govt generates Rs144b through PSX Sukuk auction
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has raised Rs. 144.153 billion through the Government of Pakistan Hybrid Sukuk (GHS) auction conducted...
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt rises to Rs1.67 trillion in FY26
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector circular debt increased by Rs61 billion during fiscal year 2025-26, reaching Rs1.675 trillion by June 30,...
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