ICCI President invites diaspora to invest in Pakistan and AJK for mutual growth

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cement dispatches remained largely stable in March despite the Middle East conflict, with exports rising and overall construction...

Punjab imposes Rs30 daily ‘Dung Tax’ on buffaloes for biogas

LAHORE: The Punjab government is taking a drastic step toward green energy. Authorities will impose a daily “Dung Tax” on...

Quetta Customs achieves record revenue collection during 3Q of FY-26

QUETTA: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Collectorate of Customs Appraisement & Enforcement, Quetta, has successfully surpassed its revenue collection...

FBR gives final opportunity to correct tax filing errors

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided a final opportunity for businesses to avoid penalties by correcting errors...

Pakistan–UK high-level meeting focuses on trade, regional stability

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting was held in Islamabad between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and The Rt Hon...

Govt to end fuel subsidies, raise BISP aid under IMF deal

ISLAMABAD: The government has formally informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of its decision to withdraw subsidies on petroleum products,...

Maritime minister orders 30-day plan to clear stuck-up containers

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday directed port authorities to finalize and implement a...

SBP allows teenagers to open independent bank accounts in Pakistan

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling teenagers to independently open and operate...

Pakistan’s total debt reaches Rs81 trillion, per capita burden rises to Rs325,000

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s total public debt has surged past Rs81 trillion, placing an estimated burden of around Rs325,000 on each citizen,...

PSX raises Sahulat account limit to Rs3m, allows multiple accounts

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange has introduced key reforms to its Sahulat account facility, increasing the investment limit to Rs3...

Social media earnings now on FBR radar

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has moved to collect income tax on earnings generated through social media platforms....

Govt revises solar billing, ends benefits on extra power

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has amended the billing system for users generating electricity through solar panels, contrary to earlier agreements....

Pakistan inflation surges to 7.3pc in March 2026, PBS reports

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflationary pressures intensified in March 2026, with headline inflation rising to 7.3% year-on-year (YoY), according to the latest...

Karachi Terminal completes biometric registration of 15,000 drivers

KARACHI: Hutchison Ports Karachi International Container Terminal has completed the biometric registration of more than 15,000 truck drivers to enhance...

FPCCI pushes joint business group to boost Pakistan–China trade under CPEC 2.0

ISLAMABAD: The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Sun Yan, visited the FPCCI Lahore Regional Office to...

Pakistan receives another petrol tanker as supply chain stabilises

KARACHI: Pakistan has received another tanker loaded with petrol as the supply chain continues to stabilise amid the Iran war....

Pakistan, IFC discuss investment, infrastructure development, job creation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) here on Wednesday discussed expansion of investment opportunities, strengthening infrastructure development, and...

Pak economy shows resilience amid regional crisis: report

ISLAMABAD: The government highlighted significant economic gains achieved during the ongoing fiscal year, citing improved macroeconomic stability, fiscal consolidation, and...

FBR revenue shortfall widens to Rs610b in nine months of FY2025-26