Pakistan extends sugar import tax relief until February 2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to extend the duty and tax exemption on sugar imports, pushing the deadline to February...
Peshawar customs to auction cars, SUVs, trucks on March 25
PESHAWAR: Collectorate of Customs has announced a large-scale mega auction of vehicles scheduled to be held on March 25, 2026,...
Pakistan saves $27m in CASA-1000 talks in Sweden
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a significant financial breakthrough in the CASA-1000 project, saving more than $27 million after successfully negotiating...
Govt considers keeping petrol, diesel prices unchanged till March 31 despite global surge
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering keeping petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices unchanged until March 31 despite a rise...
LCCI terms additional air cargo charges illegal, harmful to exports
LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) held an emergency press conference against the sudden increase in air cargo...
PNSC sustains energy lifeline during regional maritime tensions
KARACHI: Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has ensured uninterrupted...
FBR proposes amendments to Customs Rules 2001, int’l shipment regulations
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued draft amendments to the Customs Rules 2001 and Pakistan’s international shipment...
Maritime minister announces major cut in port charges at KPT
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has announced a major financial relief package at Karachi Port...
Govt likely to expand taxes on digital services
ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan moves towards Budget 2026-27, fresh tax ideas have been proposed to bring more sectors into the system....
Foreign firms repatriate $1.73b in profits from Pakistan in 8MFY26
KARACHI: Repatriation of profits and dividends by foreign investors increased 10.52% to $1.73 billion during the first eight months of...
FBR rolls out major relief for exporters under EFS
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced new relief measures under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), aiming to...
NTC extends up to 19.04pc anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel, covers modified products
ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Commission (NTC) has extended anti-dumping duties of up to 19.04% on imports of cold-rolled (CR) coils...
Govt moves to revise gold jewellery export valuation norms after industry concerns
ISLAMABAD: An inter-ministerial meeting has agreed to revise valuation rules for gold jewellery exports, proposing a shift from percentage-based value...
Pakistan strikes new oil and gas discovery amid global energy crisis
KARACHI: Pakistan has announced a significant new oil and gas discovery in Sindh, offering a potential boost to the country’s...
Cement exports increases 10% to $228.935M in 8 months
ISLAMABAD: The exports of cement witnessed an increase of 10.03 percent during the first eight months of the current fiscal...
World Bank-backed $200m project shows early progress in KP merged districts
PESHAWAR: A $200 million development project supported by the World Bank has begun delivering initial results in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s merged...
Pakistan seeks probe into extra cargo charges on meat exports
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce has asked aviation authorities to investigate complaints of additional cargo charges on meat exports, amid concerns...
FBR grants DP World 16.9 acres at Port Qasim amid Iran war
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted a special storage facility to DP World at Port Qasim to...
Fresh currency notes sold on black market at premium
LAHORE: Fresh currency notes issued for Eid-ul-Fitr are being sold at inflated prices in markets across Pakistan, despite official assurances...
Govt launches crackdown on hawala, illegal foreign currency transfers
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has decided to launch a large-scale crackdown against illegal foreign currency transfers, targeting networks involved...
