India tried to hack data 1,684 times during wartime: FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed that during the period of heightened tensions with India, there were...
S&P Global lifts Pakistan’s credit rating ‘B-‘ from ‘CCC+’, outlook stable
KARACHI: S&P Global raised Pakistan's sovereign credit rating to 'B-' from 'CCC+' and placed it on a 'stable' outlook, saying...
FBR extends sales tax, excise return filing deadline
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing sales tax and federal excise duty...
Pakistan issues tender to import 100,000 tons of sugar
LAHORE: Pakistan's Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued a fresh international tender to purchase 100,000 metric tons of white...
FBR tax collection 2024-25 surpasses Rs1 trillion
ISLAMABAD: In a report by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), a total FBR tax collection of Rs. 1,017.8 billion...
China to invest in Pakistan’s shipping sector, supply vessels
BEIJING: Pakistan and China have entered a new phase of maritime cooperation with the signing of a memorandum of understanding...
ICCI all set to host “Pak-Qatar Business Expo 2025” in Doha
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) is all set to organize two-day “Pak-Qatar Business Expo 2025” on...
PIA UK flights: Delegation reaches Manchester to review arrangements
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has made significant progress in its preparations to resume flight operations to the United Kingdom....
Principal appraiser Irfan Masih penalized for shocking inefficiency
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dropped the hammer on a principal appraiser involved in a serious case...
Launching ceremony of PNS Sahiwal Gun Boat held
KARACHI: Launching ceremony of PNS Sahiwal (Desig) Gun Boat was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). PNS Sahiwal...
President highlights vast potential to enhance Pak-China trade, economic collaboration
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday appreciating China’s role in Pakistan’s socio-economic development, highlighted the vast potential for increasing...
Pakistan, WB resolve to expand cooperation, achieve long-term development goals
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with Regional Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle...
SBP awards banks for promoting financial literacy among farmers
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC) held an award ceremony to recognize top-performing banks for...
Pakistan, Afghanistan cut tariffs to 27pc after signing Preferential Trade Agreement
ISLAMABAD: In a major move toward normalising ties, Pakistan and Afghanistan have signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to reduce...
Tax claims from retail sector raise questions amidst FBR reforms
ISLAMABAD: A recent claim by the Prime Minister’s Office, stating that the retail sector contributed an additional income tax of...
Pakistan-UAE trade surges to $10.1b in FY25
KARACHI: Bilateral trade between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) surged to $10.1 billion in FY25, marking a 20.24%...
IMF rejects Ministry of Energy’s 3-year marginal energy package
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday rejected the Ministry of Energy’s proposed 3-year marginal energy package for industries....
Pakistan & Afghanistan sign Preferential Trade Agreement to boost bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to strengthen bilateral economic ties, Pakistan and Afghanistan have signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)...
PIDE seminar: Experts call for equity-driven reforms to empower marginalized youth
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Wednesday organized a seminar titled “Inclusion, Diversity, and Rights: A Dialogue...
PM Coordinator on Commerce met APDA to discuss vehicle import policy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Commerce on Wednesday met All Pakistan Car Dealers And Importers Association (APDA) to discuss vehicle...
