FBR considers video analytics system as supplementary tool to track & trace: report
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is assessing the possibility of introducing a video analytics–based production monitoring system as...
SBP expected to maintain status quo on policy rate due to concerns over spiraling inflation: report
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to maintain status quo and adopt a cautious approach in the...
Pakistan mulls restoring gold, gemstone trade regulations to curb illegal trading
ISLAMABAD: The government is considering restoring the Import and Export of Precious Metals, Jewellery, and Gemstones Order, 2013 in an...
PRA launches crackdown on tax irregularities
LAHORE:The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched an extensive enforcement drive against irregularities in tax payments and non-compliance with sales...
ICCI lauds reduction in power tariff for industry, agriculture
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) appreciated the government’s decision to allocate additional power supply to the industrial...
Bilateral trade temporarily halted at border custom stations
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan is temporarily halted due to...
Pakistan establishes Tax Policy Office as part of IMF accord
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has activated a Tax Policy Office to streamline and enhance the country’s tax framework in line...
Saudi, Kuwaiti investors in K-Electric serve $2bn dispute notice to Pakistan government: report
KARACHI: A consortium of Saudi and Kuwaiti investors in K-Electric has issued a formal notice of dispute to the Government...
ECC seeks enhanced coordination to ensure price stability
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the importance of sustained monitoring and enhanced coordination among relevant agencies, as well as...
Nepra fines LESCO Rs25m over violations
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed a Rs. 25 million fine on the Lahore Electric Supply...
PM invites Polish firms to invest in Pakistan’s energy, mining and IT sectors
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Polish companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in the energy, mining, and...
State Bank to hold MPC meeting on Monday
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced that a meeting of the monetary policy committee (MPC) will be held on...
PIDE, PUAN join hands to strengthen research, dialogue, policy synergies
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Friday hosted a delegation from the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) for...
Pakistan begins egg exports to US as total shipments rise 30pc to $18.25m
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has started exporting eggs to the United States for the first time, marking a significant expansion in its...
FBR finalizes arrest procedure sales tax fraud cases
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a detailed procedure for arresting businessmen involved in sales tax fraud,...
PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s role as regional transport, economic hub
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underlined Pakistan’s growing significance in regional transport and economic connectivity while addressing the closing session...
Pakistan, Canada vow to deepen economic, trade cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada on Friday reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral economic and trade cooperation, with both sides...
Govt borrows Rs515b in 1Q of fiscal year 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan borrowed Rs515 billion during the first quarter (July to September) of the current fiscal year 2025–26,...
Finance Minister meets UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening institutional coordination, enhancing transport safety...
CCoSOEs okays summaries on governance improvements, SOEs restructuring
ISLAMABAD:The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs), here on Friday approved several important summaries related to governance reforms, board appointments,...
