ABAD chairman laments $15 to 20b flight to abroad

22/11/2025

ISLAMABAD: The government has agreed with the IMF on changes to tax policy, budget-making, and public finance management for the upcoming...

Finance minister says prioritising transparent and secure regulation of virtual assets

22/11/2025

ISLAMABAD: The government is committed to bringing Pakistan’s virtual assets framework up to global standards, Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb said during...

SCCI calls for simplifying visa process, joint initiatives to strengthen Pak-U.S trade ties

PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has stressed simplification of visa process, joint mechanism mutual collaboration through joint...

FBR stands firm as Chinese tile manufacturers oppose surveillance cameras

ISLAMABAD: A recent meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue brought renewed attention to a dispute between...

FBR establishes new check posts to monitor goods from tax-exempt areas

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set up new check posts to closely monitor the movement of goods...

Cement exports increase 28.58pc to $134.516m in 4 months

ISLAMABAD: The exports of cement witnessed an increase of 28.58 percent during the first four months of the current financial year...

ASEAN, Pakistan trade volume of S$11.5b in 2024, below its potential

ISLAMABAD: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Pakistan’s trade volume of US$11.5 billion in 2024 is below its potential,...

PVARA chief joins WEF committee as crypto rules take shape

KARACHI: Pakistan has secured a seat in global rule-making on cryptocurrencies and blockchain governance after Bilal Bin Saqib, chairman of...

Collector Saeed Watto’s crackdown recovers Rs106m gold & silver hidden in passenger luggage

LAHORE: The Directorate of Customs Enforcement has uncovered a massive smuggling attempt involving foreign gold jewellery and silver worth over...

Container backlog at KICT cleared after joint efforts

KARACHI: It has now been confirmed by the Karachi Customs Agents Association that the container backlog at the Karachi International...

Bloomberg report 40pc surge in PSX amid rising investor confidence

ISLAMABAD: Bloomberg, a leading American news agency, has published its detailed report on investment trends in Pakistan, highlighting a strong...

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise, latest figures released by SBP

KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have increased, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The...

Pakistan delays issuance of $250 million Panda Bond

ISLAMABAD: The government has postponed its planned issuance of $250 million worth of Panda Bonds in December, pushing the launch to...

SHC orders provisional release of consignments imported by M/s Hoora Pharma

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has granted Hoora Pharma provisional release of its consignments of sutures detained by Pakistan Customs....

FBR issues strict warning to tax officials against seeking influenced postings

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reiterated strict action against tax officials attempting to use political or personal influence...

RCCI organized ‘Online Quota Allocation’ training for pharma traders

RAWALPINDI: Pharmaceutical companies and importers can now submit applications for controlled drugs quota allocations electronically through DRAP’s new software system, officials...

Aurangzeb vows to deepen cooperation on fiscal governance, revenue reforms