Landmark privatization by global investor signals momentum in Pakistan’s reform agenda: Khurram

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially confirmed that it will release the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for...

Jazz business wins Infobip Partner Connect Award 2025 for innovation

ISLAMABAD: Jazz Business, Jazz’s Enterprise Solutions Arm, has been honored with the Infobip Partner Connect Award 2025 for Innovation. This...

Peshawar Customs foils attempt to smuggle large quantity of foreign liquor

PESHAWAR:Collectorate Customs Enforcement Peshawar on Saturday successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of foreign liquor through a...

SBP warns flood-related disruptions may widen imports, push inflation above target in FY26

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has projected that the ongoing economic recovery and flood-related supply disruptions may widen...

Commerce Minister, AU Chairperson discuss deepening ties at ‘Made in Pakistan’ Exhibition

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with African Union (AU) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on the sidelines...

Pakistan, UAE sign deal for privatisation of First Women Bank under G2G framework

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have inked a landmark agreement under the Government-to-Government (G2G) framework for the privatisation...

Aurangzeb strengthens international economic partnerships in Washington DC

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb continued his engagements on the fifth day of his visit...

Japan Bank for International Cooperation commits to joining Reko Diq lender group

WASHINGTON DC: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has formally committed to joining the Reko Diq lender group, a move...

Sindh plans mini fish harbours at Keti Bunder and Shah Bunder

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the Livestock and Fisheries Department to propose the establishment of mini...

Aurangzeb strengthens economic ties with US, China, and Japan in Washington D.C.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb continued his engagements on the fourth day of his visit...

Rs18b interest free loans announced for Sargodha

SARGODHA:For the first time in Pakistan’s history, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the “Asaan Rozgar Scheme” under which...

SHC orders Customs Collector to decide petitioner’s request for provisional release in 4 days

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the Collector of Customs Appraisement-SAPT to issue a ruling on the petition...

Pak-China Love Festival to start on Oct 18: PCJCCI

LAHORE: Pakistan China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) collaborated with Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in...

Pakistan’s food import bill rises by 35.56% to $2.252b in 1Q of FY26

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s food import bill surged to nearly $2.252 billion during the first three months of the current fiscal year,...

Pakistan plans to replicate Egypt’s Suez Canal free zone model in its ports: minister

KARACHI:- Pakistan plans to replicate Egypt’s Suez Canal free zone framework across its key ports to boost industrial activity and...

Punjab moves to tax Afghan nationals

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to bring Afghan nationals into the tax net and launch a large-scale combing operation against...

Pakistan, Sudan discuss direct shipping line to boost trade, connectivity

KARACH: Pakistan has offered technical support to Sudan for modernisation of its maritime infrastructure to enhance regional trade and connectivity,...

Karachi Customs seeks FBR clarification on FATA/PATA imports

KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Appraisement East has officially approached the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) seeking policy clarification regarding the...

FinMin Aurangzeb highlights FBR’s digital transformation agenda at World Bank roundtable