FBR grants Rangers, Frontier Corps limited customs powers along borders

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Saturday notified a significant reduction in liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices...

PHC stops 3pc tax collection from steel industry

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has stopped authorities from recovering a disputed 3% additional tax from a steel industry...

Pakistan makes record Rs1.2 trillion early debt repayment: Khurram

KARACHI: Pakistan has made its largest-ever single early debt repayment, retiring Rs. 1.2 trillion ahead of maturity, according to Khurram...

WB, KP govt review ongoing collaboration, future partnership

PESHAWAR: Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Finance, Muzzammil Aslam, and Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah jointly...

Pakistan aims to become world’s 24th largest economy, join G20: Ishaq Dar

LONDON: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan’s goal is to become the world’s 24th largest...

Ali Pervez Malik holds separate meetings with OICCI, PSO leadership

KARACHI: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik held separate meetings with the leadership of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and...

Pakistan ready for digital economy, says Bilal Bin Saqib

HONG KONG: Pakistan is preparing to embrace emerging technologies and the digital economy, Minister of State and Chairman of the...

Pims Hospital receives Rs22bn over three years

ISLAMABAD: The federal government provided Rs22 billion to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) Hospital over the past three years,...

Afghan border closure drags Pakistan-Central Asia trade down 51pc to $219m in FY26

PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s bilateral trade with five Central Asian countries plunged 50.62% year-on-year to $219.125 million in FY26, as the closure...

Bejaan Resorts, South Air sign agreement

ISLAMABAD: Bejaan Resorts and South Air (Private) Limited will formally enter into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening air connectivity...

ICCI, NYLP host National Youth Leadership Summit 2026

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik has called upon all segments of society to play...

Serious questions raised over Rs556.8m solar deal at Pak Datacom

LAHORE: Serious financial, administrative and corporate governance concerns have been raised over a Rs. 556.8 million solar panel transaction involving...

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves rise to $ 22.59b

KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan surged to US$ 22,587.4 million as of August 21, 2006 while reserves...

PM directs third-party audit of FBR reforms to ensure transparency

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to complete all ongoing reform measures within...

FBR expands AML rules to cover high-value jewellers’ cash deals

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has broadened the scope of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) for dealers...

Pakistan deepens digital finance and technology engagement with Hong Kong

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, held a series...

Pakistan expects $6b investment as five refineries prepare to sign upgradation deals

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Friday held meetings with the managements of Pakistan’s five oil refineries...

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IMF mission set to visit Pakistan next month for fourth EFF review

ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected to arrive in Pakistan next month to assess progress under the...

Saudi Asyad Group pledges to expand investment in Pakistan, eyes airport privatisation