Karachi Port witnesses 1,400pc increase in cargo activity

KARACHI: The government has stepped up efforts to tackle the energy situation, with multiple shipments of LPG and petrol arriving...

Shipping companies increase fares to $1,500 per container

KARACHI: In view of situation in the Gulf, arising out of a military confrontation between the US, Israel and Iran,...

Pakistan to fast-track Food Exports to Gulf amid Supply pressures due to Iran war

ISLAMABAD: Amid rising regional tensions and disruptions in global supply chains, Pakistan is stepping forward to play crucial role in...

Pakistan nears IMF deal as MEFP talks progress

ISLAMABAD: Significant progress has been made toward a staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund under the Extended...

RCCI delegation participates in US–Pakistan Symposium at Capitol Hill

RAWALPINDI: President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Usman Shaukat, led a business delegation to attend the symposium “US...

Chairman FBR visits KCCI, assures facilitation in tax, trade matters

KARACHI: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial visited the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and...

Finance Minister, French envoy discuss Pakistan-France economic engagement

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicolas Galey and...

Finance minister chairs CCoSOEs meeting

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) met under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue,...

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves reach $21.74b

KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood US$ 21,736 million as of March 19, 2026 while the reserves...

Malik lauds Pakistan’s efforts for US-Iran parleys

LAHORE: SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry former president Iftikhar Ali Malik lauded the diplomatic efforts to host parleys between...

FBR expands border infrastructure at Pakistan-Iran crossing

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a new customs station at the Pakistan-Iran border to streamline the...

Lahore Anti-Corruption Court clears govt officials in 4,000 vehicle case

LAHORE: An anti-corruption court in Lahore on Thursday acquitted all government officials accused in a case involving the alleged registration...

Airfares likely to surge as jet fuel price hits Rs417 in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Air passengers across Pakistan are likely to face a sharp increase in ticket prices as jet fuel rates rise...

Punjab issues 5.5 million driving licences in 100 days

LAHOE: The Punjab Traffic Police has issued over 5.5 million driving licences across the province in the past 100 days,...

Pakistan reviews LNG terminal contracts as $15m monthly payments continue despite supply halt

KARACHI: Pakistan has initiated a review of long-term LNG terminal agreements with Engro Elengy Terminal Pakistan Limited and Pakistan GasPort...

KPRA declares Friday as working day for essential staff

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has announced that, in light of the ongoing financial year closing and the...

Govt plans tax-free real estate package for overseas Pakistanis amid Gulf uncertainty

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has prepared a new tax-free real estate investment package aimed at attracting overseas Pakistanis, according to...

CDNS achieves Rs1.02 trillion in savings inflows, nears annual target

ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has recorded Rs1.02 trillion in savings inflows from July 1 to March...

FBR imposes major penalty on intelligence officer in tobacco tax case