FPCCI demands electricity tariff below 9 cents to boost exports &amp; industry

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) received $10.9 billion in workers’ remittances during the first quarter of fiscal year...

Pakistan moves to boost land trade through Gwadar Port

QUETTA: Pakistan has taken a significant step towards expanding land-based trade through Gwadar Port, with stakeholders discussing measures to facilitate...

Pakistan invites Dutch investors to explore business opportunities as reserves reach $21.4b

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has invited Dutch businesses and investors to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, stressing the need...

Pakistan ranks 11th in poultry production, but exports remain below $4m: Aurangzeb

LAHORE: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for measures to increase Pakistan’s poultry exports, saying the country ranks 11th globally...

FBR retailer tax scheme to continue beyond 2026

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) retailer tax scheme will continue beyond...

FBR stops advance income tax notices to salaried individuals

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has directed tax officials not to issue advance income tax...

Pakistan to host Int’l Conference on resilient economic empowerment on Oct 13-14

ISLAMABAD: A two-day ‘International Conference on Inclusive and Resilient Economic Empowerment and Growth’ will be held in Islamabad on 13th...

TDAP Chief Faiz Ahmed pledges full support for muslim trade

KARACHI: Qurat-ul-Ain, Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has called for stronger economic...

Pakistan Customs to auction shilajit, imported tea and other goods in Peshawar on Oct 14

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Customs will auction shilajit, imported tea, food products, dairy items, cosmetics and other goods on October 14, 2026,...

FBR revises customs values of imported almonds vide VR No.2065/2026

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has raised the customs value of imported shelled almonds to $3.81 per kilogram...

Weekly inflation rises 0.57 percent

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation increased by 0.57 percent during the week ended on October 08, 2026,...

FIA detects gambling transactions worth nearly R.120b using JazzCash

LAHORE: The digital payments sector in Pakistan is facing an unprecedented crisis. Law enforcement agencies have officially uncovered a massive...

FBR warns of ‘heavy penalties’ for incorrect income tax returns

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has warned taxpayers of heavy penalties for incorrect filing of their income tax...

Karachi port upgrade could save traders $150m annually

KARACHI: A newly deepened cargo terminal at Karachi port can now accommodate ships carrying twice as much cargo as before,...

Foreign investors urge FBR to remove tax certification hurdles delaying share registrations in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Foreign investors have urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to streamline tax exemption certificate procedures and clarify the...

Senator Aurangzeb chairs second meeting of Steering Committee on Power Sector Regulatory Regime

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday chaired the second meeting of the Steering Committee...

ECC approves key financing, sectoral development measures, alongside tecchnical supplementary grants

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of Commerce...

Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise to $ 26.8b: SBP

KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan rose to US$ 26,797.4 million as of October 02, while State Bank...

PRA records 31pc revenue growth in Q1FY27