Karachi Port climbs 30 places in global container index
KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has achieved a significant milestone by improving its position in the global Container Port Performance...
Punjab budget for FY 2026-27 approved, to be presented tomorrow
LAHORE: The Chief Minister of Punjab has approved the presentation of the provincial budget for the financial year 2026-27 on...
Karachi Port surpasses 2,000 ship calls, marking eight-year high, Junaid Anwar
KARACHI: Karachi Port has crossed the milestone of 2,000 vessel calls for the first time in nearly eight years, reflecting...
PSW, NTC ink accord to automate Tariff System
ISLAMABAD: National Tariff Commission (NTC) and Pakistan Single Window (PSW) have signed a landmark agreement to automate tariff processes and...
Senate panel approves abolition of CVT on foreign assets
ISLAMABAD: In a significant relief measure for overseas asset holders, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has approved...
Finance minister signals plan to phase out super tax
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has indicated that Pakistan is working towards the gradual abolition of the super tax, reaffirming...
SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5pc
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.5 percent. According to financial...
FBR to launch faceless tax audit system
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to introduce a faceless audit and assessment system across all four...
FBR bans PDF financial statements for companies
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a major shift toward digital tax administration through the Finance Bill...
SBP unveils first-ever research agenda for 2026-2029
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched its inaugural Research Agenda for 2026-2029, outlining key research priorities aimed...
Pakistan empowers custom courts to freeze assets in illegal fund transfer trials
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has introduced a major legislative amendment through the Finance Bill, 2026, granting Special Judges the authority...
Media-Business partnership key to economic growth: Atif Ikram Sheikh
ISLAMABAD: The 1st/2026 meeting of FPCCI Central Standing Committee on “Media & Broadcasting” was held here at FPCCI Capital Office,...
Business leaders seek greater relief for salaried class in budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Leading business representatives have expressed mixed reactions to the federal budget, arguing that the salaried class deserved greater relief...
Budget 2026-27 marks significant progress toward economic growth: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government has given special focus to exports and improvement in the...
Pakistan to remove customs duties on raw materials for cancer & disease medicines
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's government has announced the elimination of customs duties on more than 100 categories of raw materials used in...
Govt proposes 5pc tax on social media earnings in budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed a 5% withholding tax on income earned by social media influencers through digital platforms,...
Govt revises petroleum levy rates, cutting levy on petrol and increasing it on diesel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has revised the petroleum levy rates on various fuel products, making changes to levies, freight margins,...
FBR imposes sweeping taxes on food, household items
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a series of major tax measures aimed at increasing revenue in...
Canadian delegation visits UAF
FAISALABAD: A three-member delegation from the Canadian High Commission, Islamabad, visited University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) to discuss the area...
Budget 2026-27: Your guide to key terms that matter
ISLAMABAD: With multiple external and internal shocks rocking Pakistan’s economy, the federal government is set to present the much-awaited annual...
