OGRA cuts RLNG prices for January 2026 as import costs ease

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Secretariat clarified that the President of Pakistan has neither set aside nor annulled any...

8th Pakistan–Japan government–business joint dialogue held in Tokyo

ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): The 8th Pakistan–Japan government–business joint dialogue was held in Tokyo marking the first convening of the...

Customs JIAP foils two gold smuggling attempts worth Rs50.682m

KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs team deputed at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi, have successfully foiled two separate attempts to smuggle...

Pakistan, Canada agrees for strengthening bilateral trade investment ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations and agreed to work closely...

Survey shows 80pc expect SBP rate cut in first MPC meeting of 2026

KARACHI: A large majority of market participants expect the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to cut interest rates at its...

Govt revises car import policy, bans imports under personal baggage scheme

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has revised its policy on the import of vehicles from abroad, putting new rules in place...

FIA action in refunds scam: LHC dismisses petition of former FBR Member

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a writ petition filed by the former Member Operations (Inland Revenue) of...

Minister Kirmani assures APTMA of full support for Cotton Revival Plan

LAHORE: Provincial Agriculture Minister Sayed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani Wednesday assured the textile millers of full support for Cotton Revival Plan....

Fire erupts at Karachi Port’s KICT terminal, engulfs 20 containers

KARACHI: A massive fire broke out at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) at Karachi Port on Friday, engulfing around...

Fuel prices stay put for next 15 days as govt holds the line

LAHORE: The government has decided to keep petroleum prices unchanged for the next 15 days, holding the line on fuel...

Govt committed to structural reforms says Mohammad Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored the government's commitment to structural reforms and transparency initiatives. He was speaking at...

Pakistan invites Uzbek firms to run off-dock terminals at Karachi Port

KARACHI: Pakistan invited Uzbek industry and trade stakeholders to consider operating dedicated off-dock terminals at Karachi Port, according to an...

Pakistan Customs enforces official bank exchange rates on shipping charges

KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has achieved a major industry-wide breakthrough by ensuring the application of official bank exchange rates on shipping...

OGRA notifies reduction in imported LNG prices for January

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) of Pakistan has announced a reduction in LNG prices for January, issuing...

Karachi Air Cargo Control Unit foils bid to smuggle marijuana worth Rs30.716m

KARACHI: Pakistan Customs, operating through the Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) at the Collectorate of Customs (Airports), Karachi, has successfully...

Advisor urges provinces to strengthen tax collection

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Friday called on provinces to strengthen tax collection, saying provincial revenues...

PIA inks cargo agreement with Garuda Indonesia

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has inked cargo agreement with Garuda Indonesia to boost exports. As per details, PIA took...

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves rise to $21.25b

KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan increased to US$ 21,248.4 million as of January 09, 2026 while the...

CAT upholds CCP action against misleading ice cream claims