FBR launches monitoring of tiles production through video analytics

KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan increased to US$ 21,789.6 million as of March 27, 2026 while the...

Finance Minister holds dialogue with ABF on economic reforms, business climate

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, during a meeting with the American Business Forum (ABF) delegation...

Finance Minister, US Chargé d’Affaires discuss economic cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with United States Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan...

“Survival impossible”: Goods transporters react to fuel price hike

KARACHI: Senior Vice President of the Karachi Goods Carriers Association, Muhammad Safeer Shaheen, said on Friday that the survival of...

Govt’s surplus power package boosts industrial growth, saves Rs20b in three months

ISLAMABAD: The government’s Surplus Power Package has significantly boosted electricity consumption in the industrial and agricultural sectors, with an additional...

Pakistan, China hold 10th round of Consular Consultations in Beijing to enhance citizen facilitation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China held the 10th round of bilateral Consular Consultations in Beijing, reviewing the full spectrum of consular...

ICCI President invites diaspora to invest in Pakistan and AJK for mutual growth

ISLAMABAD: President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Sardar Tahir Mehmood has emphasized the need for stronger...

Cement dispatches hold steady in March despite Middle East war, exports rise

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cement dispatches remained largely stable in March despite the Middle East conflict, with exports rising and overall construction...

Punjab imposes Rs30 daily ‘Dung Tax’ on buffaloes for biogas

LAHORE: The Punjab government is taking a drastic step toward green energy. Authorities will impose a daily “Dung Tax” on...

Quetta Customs achieves record revenue collection during 3Q of FY-26

QUETTA: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Collectorate of Customs Appraisement & Enforcement, Quetta, has successfully surpassed its revenue collection...

FBR gives final opportunity to correct tax filing errors

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided a final opportunity for businesses to avoid penalties by correcting errors...

Pakistan–UK high-level meeting focuses on trade, regional stability

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting was held in Islamabad between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and The Rt Hon...

Govt to end fuel subsidies, raise BISP aid under IMF deal

ISLAMABAD: The government has formally informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of its decision to withdraw subsidies on petroleum products,...

Maritime minister orders 30-day plan to clear stuck-up containers

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday directed port authorities to finalize and implement a...

SBP allows teenagers to open independent bank accounts in Pakistan

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling teenagers to independently open and operate...

Pakistan’s total debt reaches Rs81 trillion, per capita burden rises to Rs325,000

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s total public debt has surged past Rs81 trillion, placing an estimated burden of around Rs325,000 on each citizen,...

PSX raises Sahulat account limit to Rs3m, allows multiple accounts

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange has introduced key reforms to its Sahulat account facility, increasing the investment limit to Rs3...

Social media earnings now on FBR radar

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has moved to collect income tax on earnings generated through social media platforms....

Govt revises solar billing, ends benefits on extra power