PVMA calls for edible oil policy, seeks govt’s support for trade, local production

MASHHAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with Iranian counterpart...

FinMin stresses on measures to end cartelisation

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that strict measures should be taken to eliminate cartelisation from various economic sectors...

Pakistan enhances trade with Uzbekistan amid investment push in Central Asia

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtayev, and Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan discussed avenues to...

Finance minister apprises FCDO of structural reforms program

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb apprised the Director General of Humanitarian and Development at the...

PHC declares collection of pay orders by FBR from FATA/PATA illegal

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has declared the collection of pay orders by the FBR from taxpayers of erstwhile FATA/PATA...

APTMA seeks restoration of EFS for all textile players

KARACHI: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called on the government to urgently restore the Export Facilitation Scheme...

ATIR dismisses FBR appeal filed against M/s Supernet on technical grounds

LAHORE: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Islamabad rejected an appeal filed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against...

At-Tahur Ltd plans Rs750m Islamic Sukuk issuance to fund working capital

KARACHI: At-Tahur Limited has disclosed its plans to raise Rs750 million through a privately placed Islamic Sukuk, as per a...

Pakistan & Saudi Arabia secure $560m in investment deals

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have concluded seven agreements valued at $560 million. This follows the signing of 34 memoranda...

Syria- Pakistan connected with historical, religious, cultural, economic ties: Ambassador Ramez

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic in Pakistan, Dr. Ramez Alraee has said that Syria and Pakistan are connected...

FIA to monitor sugar mills during crushing season

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been tasked to monitor sugar mills during the ongoing crushing season. Following the...

IMF program ‘hinders’ petroleum prices relief in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The government’s inability to reduce the petroleum levy has resulted in a significant increase in petroleum prices, with prices...

FBR officers criticize tax administration, policies for low collection

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officers Monday held tax administration and policies responsible for the shortfall in the...

November’s FBR revenue collection short of target

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) revenue collection would reach over Rs855 billion during November 2024 against the target...

Pakistan dedicated to expanding trade relations with Ethiopia, broader African

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan said that Pakistan was dedicated to expanding trade relations with Ethiopia and...

Uzbekistan Airways first direct flight lands in Lahore

LAHORE: First direct flight from Tashkent to Lahore was launched on Friday and it was welcomed by Ambassador of Uzbekistan...

Smog hits South Punjab’s potato production: Exports plunge amid climate change challenges

MULTAN: Potato exports from Pakistan are projected to decline sharply this fiscal year, driven by severe environmental impacts in South...

Pakistan, Azerbaijan agreed for promoting joint ventures & trade

ISLAMABAD: Azerbaijan and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to promote joint projects and trade partnership for which practical work will be...

SBP injects Rs2.35 trillion in the market