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SME financing rises 33pc to Rs943b in Pakistan: SBP
KARACHI: Financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan has increased significantly, with outstanding loans reaching Rs943 billion in...
FBR Chairman urges exporters to expand Pakistan’s global market reach
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has urged Pakistani exporters to expand their presence in international...
“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...
NBP inks MoU with PowerChina arm for green financing collaboration
LAHORE: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PowerChina|Integrity Energy Storage (Shanghai) Technology Co....
FBR implements faceless tax audit and assessment system from October 15
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a new framework for conducting tax audits, assessments and related proceedings...
IHC issues SCN to Customs Collector over delay in return of gold bars
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has issued a show-cause notice to the collector how for failing to return seized gold...
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Karachi port receives 108,277 tonnes of fertiliser in four ships
KARACHI: The Karachi Port (KPT) has received 108,277 metric tonnes of fertiliser aboard four large ships, helping to maintain supplies...
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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...
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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...
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...
Textile mills seek 50 MW of cheap electricity from Punjab govt
KARACHI: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has expressed interest in purchasing 25 to 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity...
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...
SECP proposes national digital market to secure better prices for farmers
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu has proposed establishing a national agricultural...
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