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Pakistan’s external borrowing surges 200pc to $5.45b
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan borrowed $5.4496 billion in external loans during the first three months of the current fiscal year, marking a...
IMF urges Pakistan to expand tax net, cut concessions to boost economic growth
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund is urging Pakistan to overhaul its tax system by reducing tax concessions, bringing under-taxed sectors...
Finance Minister reviews proposed roadmap for gas sector restructuring, deregulation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the proposed...
Portuguese ambassador calls for stronger economic partnership with Pakistan
KARACHI: Ambassador of the Republic of Portugal to Pakistan, Mr. Paulo Domingues, has called for a major transformation in Portugal-Pakistan...
Hyderabad Customs detains three oil tankers carrying 20,000 litres of fuel over tracking discrepancies
HYDERABAD: Collectorate of Customs team has detained three oil tankers carrying approximately 20,000 litres of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD),...
Govt considers dedicated sales tax zones in FBR, expanded powers for chairman
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering establishing dedicated sales tax zones within the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) Large Taxpayer...
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Pakistan suspends trade with Iran at two border crossings
QUETTA: Pakistan has suspended trade with Iran through the official Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan border crossings, the Ministry of Commerce said...
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FBR suspends two IRS officers, repatriates two others over unauthorised press statement, work stoppage call
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended two Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers and repatriated two others to...
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Hyderabad Customs detains three oil tankers carrying 20,000 litres of fuel over tracking discrepancies
HYDERABAD: Collectorate of Customs team has detained three oil tankers carrying approximately 20,000 litres of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD),...
Pakistan’s inflation falls 0.04pc in a week
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s short-term inflation fell by 0.04% in the week ended October 15, 2026, according to the latest data from...
Torkham border closure causes up to Rs400b in trade losses as thousands lose livelihoods, traders say
PESHAWAR: The year-long closure of the Torkham border crossing since October 2026 has caused estimated economic losses of Rs380 billion...
World Bank proposes $200m to improve KP health & education
PESHAWAR: The World Bank has proposed USD 200 million in financing for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to broaden its tax base...
NH&C Ministry, LCCI to jointly promote creative economy: Aurangzeb Khichi
LAHORE:Ministry for National Heritage & Culture (NH&C) and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) will work together to promote...
Portuguese ambassador calls for stronger economic partnership with Pakistan
KARACHI: Ambassador of the Republic of Portugal to Pakistan, Mr. Paulo Domingues, has called for a major transformation in Portugal-Pakistan...
RCCI hosts Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, explore bilateral trade opportunities
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) welcomed Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, during...
RCCI hosts b2b meeting with visiting Chinese delegation to promote trade
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) organized a Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting and interactive session with a visiting...
Punjab govt to ban sale, purchase and use of spying devices equipped with hidden cameras
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to ban the use, purchase and sale of spying devices, including glasses, pens, watches...
Pakistan’s rice exports cross 1 million tonnes in first three months of FY27
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan exported 420,277 metric tonnes of rice in September 2026, compared with 168,322 metric tonnes in September 2025. Rafiq...
“Young entrepreneurs can reshape Pakistan’s economic future”
ISLAMABAD: The president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for turning Pakistan's youth into a driver...
PIA launches special discount on flights to Toronto
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a 30% discount on flights from Pakistan to Toronto, Canada, for travel until...
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