State Bank moves to scrap Rs10 banknote, introduce coin instead

25/08/2026

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a risk-based system to speed up sales tax registration for businesses,...

Pakistan earns over Rs1.83bn from hunting in 2 years

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan generated more than Rs1.83 billion from Markhor and Ibex trophy hunting between 2023 and 2025, according to details...

FTO questions RTO Islamabad’s handling of PAF-linked tax refund claim

LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has criticised the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Islamabad over its handling of an income...

Keti Bunder Port to have multi-purpose terminal

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for integrated development of Keti Bunder Port with focus on connectivity and local...

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari is seen during a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul (not pictured) in Istanbul November 1, 2011. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

President directs FBR to implement taxpayer-favorable ADRC decision

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement a taxpayer-favorable decision issued by...

Debate on new provinces to focus on economic development: RCCI President

RAWALPINDI: President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Usman Shaukat said that the debate on new provinces and administrative...

PIDE calls for collaboration to make Pakistan’s housing climate-resilient

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a PIDE dialogue here on Monday stressed the need to shift Pakistan’s housing agenda from policy commitments...

SCO transport push opens new “Eurasian Trade Routes” amid geopolitical turbulence

ISLAMABAD: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is placing transport and logistics connectivity at the center of its regional agenda as...

Moody’s raises Pakistan credit rating to B3 on stronger economic footing

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received another boost to its economic credentials on Monday as international ratings agency Moody’s raised the country’s sovereign...

FBR sets three-day target for low-risk sales tax registrations

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a time-bound procedure for processing sales tax registration applications submitted by...

PSO & Kuwait Petroleum Corporation mark 50 years of partnership powering Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), the nation’s leading energy company, today commemorated 50 years of strategic partnership with...

Gold price jumps Rs5,700 per tola

KARACHI: Gold prices surged in both international and domestic markets, with the price of gold rising by $57 per ounce...

PVARA completes Pakistan’s Virtual Asset Framework, opens licensing portal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has opened its licensing portal for virtual asset service providers. The move completes...

KP approves Digital Payment Act to promote cashless economy

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Promotion of Digital Payment Act 2026, aiming to promote digital...

Aurangzeb, SRF delegation, discuss investment opportunities, economic cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with a high-level delegation of the Silk...

Aurganzeb, ICCD discuss expanding cooperation in Islamic finance, halal markets