Ahsan directs to prepare new projects, provide fast-track facilities at SEZs under CPEC-2.0

LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has strongly backed the government's revised used car import policy...

ICCI, Capital Emergency Services join forces for safe, compliant, and business-friendly capital

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the Capital Emergency Services (CES) have agreed to form a...

Pakistan receives $3.2b in remittances in September 2025

KARACHI: The inflow of overseas workers’ remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.2 billion in August 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan...

Staff-level agreement within reach amid progress in Pakistan-IMF talks

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have made significant progress toward a staff-level agreement on key economic reviews,...

Collector Enforcement Lahore cracks down on corruption

Two Customs officials dismissed for theft, misconduct, and fatal negligence LAHORE: In a strong display of internal accountability, Collector Customs...

NAC approves revised GDP growth of 3.04pc for FY2025

KARACHI: The National Accounts Committee (NAC) approved the revised quarterly and annual national accounts estimates for the fiscal year 2024-25, showing...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia leaders renew pledge to boost trade ties

ISLAMABAD: Former federal caretaker Minister for Commerce and Interior Gohar Ejaz met Saudi Prince Mansour bin Mohammed on the sidelines of...

Application for cancellation of sales tax registration to be submitted online: FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new procedure for the cancellation of sales tax deregistration. According...

Overseas remittances grew 8% in 1Q of FY2026: Khurram

ISLAMABAD :Adviser to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad here on Thursday said that remittances from overseas Pakistanis grew by 8 percent during...

Pakistan made significant progress in many areas: IMF

ISLAMABAD: A declaration pertaining to Pakistan and the IMF economic review talks has been issued. According to the statement, IMF Mission...

NBP CEO urges financial sector to lead Pakistan’s sustainable growth push

PESHAWAR: Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President and CEO of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), emphasised the crucial role of ecosystems and...

$1b deal on the cards as Saudi delegation to visit this week

ISLAMABAD: A high-profile Saudi Arabian business delegation, led by Prince Mansour bin Mohammed Al Saud, will visit Pakistan this week...

FCCI demands cut in energy tariffs, policy rate to boost exports

FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President Farooq Yusuf Sheikh has demanded reduction in electricity tariff to nine cents...

CCP imposes Rs1.56b fine on Aisha Steel, International Steels for cartelization

LAHORE: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed heavy financial penalties on Aisha Steel Mills Limited (ASML) and International...

FBR moves to meet IMF condition on public disclosure of civil servants’ assets

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has made significant progress toward fulfilling another key IMF condition regarding the public disclosure and sharing...

Pakistani banks outshine Asia-Pacific rivals in S&P Global rankings

KARACHI: Pakistani banks have outperformed their regional counterparts across the Asia-Pacific, with the Bank of Punjab (BOP) emerging as the most...

Govt, IMF remain divided over anti-corruption, governance framework as talks enter final day

ISLAMABAD: Differences persist between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the good governance and anti-corruption framework as negotiations...

Commerce minister engages leading Malaysian companies to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan Engages Leading Malaysian Companies to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Technology, Agriculture,...

Govt mulls new licensing policy to regulate bilateral business chambers