ECC directs NPMC to check hoarding, ensure price stability
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet directed National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) to continue regular coordination with...
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves reach $12.8b
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan increased to US$ 12,855.7 million while the reserves held by the central...
SIFC initiatives to start new phase of industrialization in Pakistan: Gohar Ejaz
KARACHI: Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Production Dr. Gohar Ejaz, reiterating the government’s commitment to economic revival said...
Govt should take immediate steps to save salt export industry: Qasim Yaqoob Paracha
MULTAN: The salt export industry in Pakistan is teetering on the brink of collapse, casting a daunting shadow over businesses,...
Pakistan’s economic model is dysfunctional & benefits of growth are limited to elites: Najy Benhassine
LAHORE: In a recent article featured in the latest UNDP publication, World Bank Country Director for Pakistan, Najy Benhassine, highlighted...
Exchange cos adopts new mechanism for issuing exchange rates for six currencies
KARACHI: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) has implemented a new mechanism for issuing exchange rates for six major...
FBR starts replacement of WeBOC with new customs digital management system
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has embarked on a significant overhaul, initiating the replacement of the existing Web...
Pakistan’s cement exports increase by 48.28pc
ISLAMABAD: The exports of cement witnessed an increase of 48.28 percent during the first five months of the financial year...
Economic outlook stays optimistic despite challenges: Report
ISLAMABAD: Despite significant challenges, the overall economic outlook remained optimistic, marked by receding inflationary pressures, positive prospects in agriculture, signs...
PCJCCI stresses collaboration with China to enhance Pak chemical industry’s competitiveness
LAHORE: Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) President Moazzam Ghurki has said that Pakistan did not have latest...
Commerce Ministry announces BoP improvement of $5.6b
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Commerce has announced remarkable trade Performance and Year-on-Year Balance of Payments (BoP) Improvement worth $5.6...
RCCI celebrates Quaid’s 147th birth anniversary
RAWALPINDI: A cake-cutting ceremony in connection with the 147th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was held at Rawalpindi...
Bank lending to private sector stays negative in 1H of FY24: SBP
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released data indicating that bank lending to the private sector remained negative in...
Exports to Middle East surge by 29pc to $1.257b in July-November: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan’s exports to the Middle East experienced robust growth, rising by 28.98% to $1.257 billion in the first five...
IPO, PITB join hands for automation, digitalization of IPO-Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) and Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) joined hands and signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
FTO directs FBR to probe a dental college for declaring “nil” profit each year
LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mehmood Jah has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct...
FBR issues list of prohibited items for foreign trade in 2024
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a list of prohibited items for foreign trade during the tax...
FBR’s active taxpayers list reaches record 5.3 million filers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) list of income tax active taxpayers (ATL) now stood at a record number...
Quetta I&I seizes smuggled goods worth Rs39m in two operations
QUETTA: Regional Directorate of Customs Intelligence & Investigation (I&I) has seized smuggled goods worth Rs39 million in two successful raids...
EXIM bank to help boost exports: PCMEA
LAHORE:Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) has welcomed the establishment of country’s first Export-Import EXIM Bank and expressed the...
