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

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

ISLAMABAD: The government is preparing a new licensing policy to regulate bilateral business chambers to ensure transparency, credibility and stronger...

Pakistan may end car import baggage, gift schemes

KARACHI: Pakistan is expected to abolish the car import schemes that allow vehicles to enter the country under the baggage...

FBR reports 19pc rise in tax collected from weddings

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant 19% increase in the collection of withholding tax on weddings...

Aurangzeb stresses private sector’s role in country’s economy

LAHORE: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed that the private sector must lead Pakistan's economic growth, while the government's role...

Further rate cuts hinge on flood impact, IMF review: SBP Governor

KARACHI: Further policy rate cuts by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will depend on the economic fallout from recent...

CCP launches probe against real estate developers for false marketing

LAHORE: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday started an inquiry into deceptive marketing practices in the real estate...

Pakistan secures $3.5b financing deal for Reko Diq project

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully secured $3.5 billion in international financing for the Reko Diq copper and gold mining project in...

SBP to celebrate Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025 on November 19

KARACHI: To highlight the growing role of women in Pakistan’s economy and encourage their further participation in economic activities, the State...

SBP refutes significant revision in published current account data

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) refuted likeliness of any significant revision in the published data of current account balance and...

Govt urged to revisit import policy of used cars

ISLAMABAD: Former President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI), Iftikhar Ali Malik, on Tuesday, urged the government to...

PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to thriving startup ecosystem, business-friendly environment

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterating his government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and ease of...

Govt request IMF to revise macroeconomic framework amid economic pressures

ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to revise the macroeconomic framework for the ongoing fiscal year...

World Bank sees 2.6pc growth for Pakistan despite floods

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has forecasted Pakistan's GDP growth at 2.6% for fiscal year 2025-26. This prediction reflects the damaging...

Japan provides $113,335 grant for education, water supply projects in Rawalpindi, Nowshera

ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, has decided to provide grant...

SECP, NTC ink MoU to boost cybersecurity collaboration

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ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) on Monday signed a Memorandum...

Bundu Khan sweets among 108 businesses sealed in Lahore