Auditor-General of Pakistan achieves timely certification of financial statements

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the need for export-led growth to achieve economic development. Chairing federal cabinet meeting...

IHC approves bail of accused in Rs3.20b sales tax evasion case

ISLAMABAD: In an interesting turn of events, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted bail to Shahid Hussain Khawaja,...

Pakistan to ‘seek’ US waiver over Iran gas pipeline

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has decided to approach the upcoming US administration for the waiver of sanctions on the Pak-Iran...

FBR may face Rs509b revenue shortfall in first six months of FY2024-25

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to face a revenue shortfall of Rs509 billion for the first...

“Uraan Pakistan” poised to ensure sustainable economic growth: Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the five-year homegrown national economic Plan, “Uraan...

Weightlifter Nooh Dastgir Butt visits Customs House, Lahore

LAHORE: Renowned Pakistani weightlifter and Asian Powerlifting Champion Nooh Dastgir Butt visited the Customs House and held a special meeting...

FBR announces verdict in favor of flavoring agent

MULTAN: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given a ruling in favor of a...

PM Shehbaz unveils ‘Uraan Pakistan’ economic transformation plan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the ‘Uraan Pakistan: Homegrown National Economic Plan’ on Tuesday, outlining the National Economic Transformation...

Tax evasion of Rs2.4b: PCA South files FIR against M/s Qazi Sanjrani Enterprises

KARACHI: Under the supervision of Director-General Dr. Zulfikar Ali Chaudhry, Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (PCA) South has registered a...

Finance Minister underscores importance of robust economic diplomacy

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored the importance of robust economic diplomacy and collaboration. Talking to Pakistan's Ambassador to...

Punjab Food Authority seals snacks unit

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority discarded 500 kg fungus-infested oranges and 400 kg of contaminated, insect-infested eggs during inspections. Food...

Pakistan, US to further strengthen economic collaboration

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United states on Tuesday expressed desire to further strengthen bilateral relations, especially in the areas of trade...

SBP Governor briefs finance minister on key initiatives to boost fiscal resilience

ISLAMABAD: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad here on Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue,...

Pakistan, ADB sign $200m loan accord to strengthen power distribution

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) here on Tuesday signed a $200 million loan agreement for Power Distribution Strengthening...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting of ECNEC at PM Office on December 30, 2024.

ECNEC approves seven projects costing around Rs217b

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting of Executive Committee of the National...

FBR steps up action against Karachi tax evading marquees

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stepped up action against tax evading marriage halls. Wedding halls earning millions...

PPRA rebukes Karachi Port Trust for dredging contract

30/12/2024

KARACHI: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has reprimanded the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) for not issuing a technical evaluation...

ICCI acting president commends Finance Minister’s call for economic consensus

30/12/2024

ISLAMABAD: Acting President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, on Monday endorsed Finance Minister...

SRB unveils prize scheme to encourage POS Invoice reporting