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PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to thriving startup ecosystem, business-friendly environment
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterating his government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and ease of...
Govt request IMF to revise macroeconomic framework amid economic pressures
ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to revise the macroeconomic framework for the ongoing fiscal year...
World Bank sees 2.6pc growth for Pakistan despite floods
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has forecasted Pakistan's GDP growth at 2.6% for fiscal year 2025-26. This prediction reflects the damaging...
Japan provides $113,335 grant for education, water supply projects in Rawalpindi, Nowshera
ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, has decided to provide grant...
SECP, NTC ink MoU to boost cybersecurity collaboration
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) on Monday signed a Memorandum...
Bundu Khan sweets among 108 businesses sealed in Lahore
LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed 108 illegal commercial buildings and premises that defaulted on commercialisation fees in various...
Malaysia announces $200m Halal meat import from Pakistan
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia on Monday announced plans to import $200 million worth of Halal meat from Pakistan as both countries pledged...
DG Valuation to revise customs values of old, used mobile phones
KARACHI: Directorate-General Customs Valuation likely to revise the customs values of old and used mobile phones to ensure accurate valuation...
Int’l workshop on “Promoting Productivity through Digitalization” kicks off
ISLAMABAD: The National Productivity Organization (NPO), in collaboration with the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Tokyo, on Monday inaugurated the 4-day...
FCCI invites UAF VC to strengthen industry-academia ties
FAISALABAD: Vice President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) Engineer Asim Munir has invited Vice Chancellor University of Agriculture...
Iran, Pakistan plays a significant role in regional, continental economic Integration: Iranian envoy
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, H.E. Dr Reza Amiri Moghaddam, has said that in the new regional geo-economic paradigm...
Pakistan sees sharpest drops in default risk, only country with consistent improvement: Khurram
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad has said that in a remarkable shift, Pakistan has emerged as one...
FTO seeks action against FBR officials involved in tax return mishandling
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is under scrutiny after the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) referred a case of...
IMF flags $11b trade data gap in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s second half-year economic review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has entered a critical phase as the lender...
Pakistan grants Rs61b in tax exemptions under trade accords
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has provided a substantial tax exemption of Rs61 billion during the tax year 2023–24 under various Free Trade...
Punjab Govt imposes heavy penalties on late car transfers
LAHORE: Punjab government has imposed stricter penalties for individuals who fail to report vehicle ownership transfers within the specified timeframe....
FIA arrests four in Quetta and Gwadar over illegal currency exchange
QUETTA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four individuals allegedly involved in hawala, hundi, and illegal currency exchange operations...
Pakistan ships first batch of rare earth elements to US in $500m deal
KARACHI: Pakistan has officially begun its $500 million partnership with the United States, shipping its first batch of enriched rare...
Pakistan courts US with pitch for new Arabian Sea port, Financial Times reports
KARACHI: Advisers to Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, have approached U.S. officials with a proposal to develop and operate a...
SECP reaffirms commitment to effective implementation of corporate restructuring framework
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in continuation of its mandate to foster a conducive environment for...
