Microfinance lifeline of small business growth: CEO Mobilink Bank
ISLAMABAD: Empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is vital to Pakistan’s socio-economic development, and microfinance plays a pivotal role in enabling...
Pakistan, Qatar to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture
ISLAMABAD:Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain said that government strongly encourages Qatari investors to explore the...
Pakistan to return to Eurobond market in 2026 under GMTN programme
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Wednesday that Pakistan plans to re-enter international capital markets with a Eurobond issuance under...
SECP, IFC hold second stakeholder session to advance ESG reforms in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) held their second stakeholder consultation...
FBR entities PRAL, PSW responsible for trade data discrepancy, NA committee told
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce and the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce...
RCCI refutes claims on salaried class as top taxpayer
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has rejected recent media reports suggesting that the salaried class contributes...
Multan Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs482m
MULTAN: Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Multan has achieved remarkable success in its ongoing anti-smuggling operations, reporting total seizures and detentions worth...
Aurangzeb vows to macroeconomic stability, facilitation for investors
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed government's strong commitment to macroeconomic stability, structural reforms and facilitation...
Pakistan consolidating macroeconomic stability, aims 3.5pc growth despite floods: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has consolidated its macroeconomic stability through strong fiscal discipline, improved foreign exchange reserves, and falling inflation, while aiming to...
Mis-declaration: Appraisement West foils bid to import Indian goods worth Rs24.22m
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Appraisement West has successfully detected and thwarted multiple attempts to illegally import Indian-origin goods into Pakistan through...
‘Op Al Masmak’: Pakistan Navy seizes drugs worth nearly $1b in Arabian Sea
DUBAI: A Pakistani Navy ship seized narcotics worth more than $972 million from sailboats in the Arabian Sea, according to...
Pakistan unlikely to meet FY2025 budget targets due to flood, IMF report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is unlikely to meet its budgetary targets for the fiscal year 2025 due to the economic disruption caused by...
FBR detects 20 wealthy social media influencers for concealing assets
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified over 20 social media influencers leading extravagant lifestyles while declaring minimal...
Time to enhance Pak-Iran bilateral trade: Iranian Consul General
LAHORE – Pakistan and Iran are currently in the best position to enhance bilateral relations and should take full advantage...
FBR dismisses IR officer over mishandling of Rs238.4b tax evasion probe
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dismissed an Inland Revenue officer for failing to conduct a thorough investigation...
FCCI appreciates administration’s speedy road repair efforts
FAISALABAD:Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh lauded the efforts of Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar and...
FBR faces shortage of chartered accountants for third-party tax auditors
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the second phase of hiring third-party tax auditors, but the country...
Islamabad Customs to auction 38 seized vehicles on October 23, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Islamabad has announced a major public auction of confiscated vehicles, scheduled for October 23, 2025. The...
Pakistan’s current account posts $110m surplus in Sept 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan's current account (C/A) posted a significant surplus of $110 million in September, a sharp contrast against $52 million...
Peshawar Customs seizes smuggled cigarettes worth Rs154.90m in 1Q FY-2025-26
PESHAWAR: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Peshawar seized 18.275 million sticks of smuggled cigarettes worth Rs154.90 million during the first three...
