Pakistan, UAE sign deal for privatisation of First Women Bank under G2G framework

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb continued his engagements on the fifth day of his visit...

Japan Bank for International Cooperation commits to joining Reko Diq lender group

WASHINGTON DC: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has formally committed to joining the Reko Diq lender group, a move...

Sindh plans mini fish harbours at Keti Bunder and Shah Bunder

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the Livestock and Fisheries Department to propose the establishment of mini...

Aurangzeb strengthens economic ties with US, China, and Japan in Washington D.C.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb continued his engagements on the fourth day of his visit...

Rs18b interest free loans announced for Sargodha

SARGODHA:For the first time in Pakistan’s history, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the “Asaan Rozgar Scheme” under which...

SHC orders Customs Collector to decide petitioner’s request for provisional release in 4 days

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the Collector of Customs Appraisement-SAPT to issue a ruling on the petition...

Pak-China Love Festival to start on Oct 18: PCJCCI

LAHORE: Pakistan China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) collaborated with Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in...

Pakistan’s food import bill rises by 35.56% to $2.252b in 1Q of FY26

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s food import bill surged to nearly $2.252 billion during the first three months of the current fiscal year,...

Pakistan plans to replicate Egypt’s Suez Canal free zone model in its ports: minister

KARACHI:- Pakistan plans to replicate Egypt’s Suez Canal free zone framework across its key ports to boost industrial activity and...

Punjab moves to tax Afghan nationals

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to bring Afghan nationals into the tax net and launch a large-scale combing operation against...

Pakistan, Sudan discuss direct shipping line to boost trade, connectivity

KARACH: Pakistan has offered technical support to Sudan for modernisation of its maritime infrastructure to enhance regional trade and connectivity,...

Karachi Customs seeks FBR clarification on FATA/PATA imports

KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Appraisement East has officially approached the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) seeking policy clarification regarding the...

FinMin Aurangzeb highlights FBR’s digital transformation agenda at World Bank roundtable

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) transformation plan aimed...

Finance Minister projects 3.5–4pc GDP growth despite flood damages

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has projected Pakistan’s economic growth between 3.5 and 4 percent for the current fiscal year...

Pakistan seeks China’s support for membership in New Development Bank

WASHINGTON: Pakistan has sought China’s support for securing membership in the New Development Bank, a multilateral development bank established by the...

Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan’s economic reform agenda, growth strategy at Atlantic Council

WASHINGTON DC: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday attended a session at The Atlantic Council...

Pakistan, Rwanda explore maritime corridors to boost East Africa trade

16/10/2025

KARACHI: Pakistan and Rwanda have discussed strengthening bilateral trade through maritime-linked corridors connecting Karachi Port with key East African ports...

Petrol prices decreased by Rs5.66, per liter, diesel Rs1.39

16/10/2025

ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday decreased the price of Motor Spirit (MS) Petrol by Rs5.66 per liter and high speed...

FBR imposes major penalty on two customs I&I officers over bribery allegations