Auto policy talks with IMF remain unresolved, Pakistan extends current policy

GWADAR: Pakistan has successfully conducted its first-ever marine bunkering operation at Gwadar Port, enabling the country to offer marine fuel...

Productivity, lower costs hold key to Pakistan’s export surge: FCCI President

FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh said that business community had the potential to...

‘Pakistan’s seafood export hits record $ 568 million’

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs in Pakistan, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has said that Pakistan’s seafood exports reached...

Lahore ATIR rules Super Tax can be adjusted against income tax refunds

LAHORE: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR), Lahore, has ruled that super tax payable under Section 4C of the Income...

Karachi Port welcomes 398.5 mln mega vessel MSC Erica

KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust is handling one of the world’s largest container vessels MSC Erica, reaffirming its capability to handle...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to expand economic, energy cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari held a...

Oil-producing countries want to store oil in Pakistan under Energy City project: minister

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar has said significant progress is being made on the government’s Energy...

Exchange companies sold up to $6bn to banks in FY26 amid record remittance inflows

ISLAMABAD: Exchange companies sold an estimated $5 billion to $6 billion to banks during FY26, helping support the country's foreign...

Pakistan records historic Sukuk issuance & debt market growth in FY2026

ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) have declared FY2026 a landmark year for Pakistan’s debt market,...

FBR’s IRIS Portal remains frozen, leaving taxpayers in limbo

ISLAMABAD: Nearly two weeks into the new fiscal year, Pakistan’s taxpayers are facing a frustrating digital roadblock the Federal Board...

FBR tax return forms still under development, causing delays for taxpayers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started issuing income tax return forms for Tax Year 2026 on the...

Pakistan appoints ADB as financial adviser for Islamabad airport outsourcing

ISLAMABAD: The privatization commission (PC) of Pakistan has approved the signing of a Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) with the...

Tahir Ayub demands investment-friendly environment

ISLAMABAD: Acting President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Tahir Ayub, has urged the government to launch...

Identity theft victim wins tax relief from FTO

LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to finalise lawful tax registration for a...

LTO Karachi targets 174 taxpayers in foreign assets scrutiny campaign

KARACHI: The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has launched a major scrutiny exercise targeting 174 high-profile taxpayers over their foreign...

Govt raises jet fuel price by Rs13.23 per litre

ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the price of jet fuel by Rs13.23 per litre, according to official sources, marking another...

IMF to provide additional $3.6b to Pakistan over next 14 months

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will provide Pakistan an additional $3.6 billion over the next 14 months under its...

Pakistan, US make significant progress towards reciprocal trade accord after Washington talks

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have made significant progress in negotiations on a proposed reciprocal trade agreement following two...

FBR to collect taxes first on auctioned goods