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IHC issues SCN to Customs Collector over delay in return of gold bars
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has issued a show-cause notice to the collector how for failing to return seized gold...
Pakistan revises GDP growth to 3.65%, economy hits $450.4bn
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic growth rate for the fiscal year 2025-26 has been revised downward by 0.05 percentage points to 3.65%,...
Karachi port receives 108,277 tonnes of fertiliser in four ships
KARACHI: The Karachi Port (KPT) has received 108,277 metric tonnes of fertiliser aboard four large ships, helping to maintain supplies...
Pakistan, Canada begin third round of bilateral investment treaty talks
ISLAMABAD: A special delegation from Canada has arrived to carry on the discussions of the third round of negotiations on...
SHC adjourns Khanani and Kalia Money laundering case for four weeks
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has adjourned the hearing of a petition seeking the restoration of frozen bank accounts...
SME financing rises 33pc to Rs943b in Pakistan: SBP
KARACHI: Financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan has increased significantly, with outstanding loans reaching Rs943 billion in...
FBR Chairman urges exporters to expand Pakistan’s global market reach
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has urged Pakistani exporters to expand their presence in international...
“Young entrepreneurs can reshape Pakistan’s economic future”
ISLAMABAD: The president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for turning Pakistan's youth into a driver...
NBP inks MoU with PowerChina arm for green financing collaboration
LAHORE: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PowerChina|Integrity Energy Storage (Shanghai) Technology Co....
FBR implements faceless tax audit and assessment system from October 15
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a new framework for conducting tax audits, assessments and related proceedings...
Pakistan explores new funding options with three UAE Banks to ease debt pressure
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held separate meetings with delegations from Sharjah Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Ajman...
RCCI hosts Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, explore bilateral trade opportunities
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) welcomed Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, during...
Customs Appellate Tribunal set aside perfume Valuation Ruling 2094/2026
KARACHI: The Customs Appellate Tribunal Bench-III in Karachi has set aside Valuation Ruling No. 2094/2026 and the Order-in-Revision that modified...
Finance minister, UNDP administrator discuss development financing, climate resilience & employment
BANGKOK: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Mr. Alexander De Croo, UNDP Administrator and UN...
SBP unveils new rules for Islamic banking transactions
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has adopted Shariah Standard No. 30 on Monetization (Tawarruq), issued by the Accounting...
PIA launches special discount on flights to Toronto
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a 30% discount on flights from Pakistan to Toronto, Canada, for travel until...
RCCI hosts b2b meeting with visiting Chinese delegation to promote trade
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) organized a Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting and interactive session with a visiting...
Aurangzeb takes up Pakistan’s economic performance, credit outlook with Fitch
BANGKOK: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...
DGTT foils attempt to clear restricted goods under guise of “printed, mis-printed paper rolls”
KARACHI: Directorate General of Transit Trade (DGTT) has foiled an attempt to clear restricted and high-duty goods worth hundreds of...
Lahore Appraisement East files FIR as container was swapped during transit from Karachi to Lahore
LAHORE: Collectorate of Customs Appraisement East have registered a first information report (FIR) that a container of imported paper was...
