FBR takes U-turn on ban on bringing two mobile phones, more than $1,200 into Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completed its first tractor export to Tanzania, marking a notable development in the country's international trade efforts....

Workers’ remittances increase by 33.6pc to $14.8b in 5 months

KARACHI: The workers’ remittances increased by 33.6 percent during the first five months of the current fiscal year as compared...

FBR amends Baggage Rules to curb misuse of exemptions for commercial purposes

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the Baggage Rules 2006 to curb misuse of baggage exemptions for...

Karachi Enforcements seizes smuggled goods from Mauripur Truck Stand worth Rs50m

KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement team seized smuggled whey powder and skimmed milk which was tactfully hidden behind crates of...

Multan Enforcement become ineffective following power reduction & restructuring

MULTAN: The Customs Collectorate Enforcement’s Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) in Multan has been severely crippled following significant reductions in its powers...

Special Savings Certificates profit rate revised for December 2024

ISLAMABAD: The National Savings, also known as Qaumi Bachat, has updated the profit rates for Special Savings Certificates in November...

Islamabad RTO seals two restaurants for issuing fake receipts/invoices

ISLAMABAD: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Islamabad has sealed two prominent restaurants in the capital city after citizens/consumers reported that...

SMEs fostering resilience, innovation: Tanveer

LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority and Pakistan Banks' Association inked a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance access...

SBP suspends license of M/s Al-Hameed Int’l Money Exchange (Pvt) Ltd

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday canceled the license of M/s Al-Hameed International Money Exchange (Private) Limited....

IMF conditions: Govt abandons wheat minimum support price policy

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially abandoned its annual wheat support price policy in line with another condition set by...

PCMEA demands further support for exhibitors in Turkiye

LAHORE: All Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) said here Sunday that despite the support of the Trade Development...

Aurangzeb reaffirms commitment to promote inclusive growth

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Monday reiterated the government’s resolve to support initiatives...

Punjab govt to launch ‘Karobar Card’ Scheme to boost small businesses

LAHORE: Punjab Government has decided to launch ‘Karobar Card’ Scheme to promote small businesses. The decision was taken during a...

KPT, Port Qasim’s problems to be resolved on priority: Qaiser Sheikh

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmad Sheikh has said that the Maritime Affairs being a large ministry had...

Chinese, Pakistani companies sign MoU on smart agriculture

BEIJING: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Chinese company AI Force Tech and Punjab Agriculture Department of Pakistan...

No decision made on LNG cargo purchase for Jan 2025

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has not reached any decision regarding a possible purchase of one liquefied...

FBR imposes withholding tax on wedding events

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a tax on wedding events, with owners of wedding halls announcing...

World’s most beautiful ship docks at Karachi Port

07/12/2024

KARACHI: The Italian Navy's training ship Amerigo Vespucci, considered as the world’s most beautiful ship, has docked at Karachi during...

Existing investment is fantastic, economy moving in right direction: Finance Minister