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ECC approves Rs3b gas schemes, Rs3.63b disaster funding, power sector reforms
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved multiple technical supplementary grants (TSGs), funding for disaster...
Uninterrupted petroleum supply top priority: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says ensuring uninterrupted availability of petroleum products remains the Government's foremost priority and will continue...
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves increase to $ 21.43b
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan rose to US$ 21,433.9 million as of February 27, 2026 while the...
Pakistan’s federal debt soars to Rs79,322b: SBP
KARACHI: The federal government’s debt burden has surged further, with total borrowings increasing by Rs7,000 billion on an annual basis....
Iran shuts borders with Pakistan, Afghanistan; trade and supplies halted
QUETTA: Iran has closed all its borders with neighbouring countries, including Pakistan and Afghanistan, suspending cross-border movement and trade activities,...
Punjab Revenue Authority collects Rs41b in February, up 75pc
LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) reported a record tax collection for February, registering a 75% increase compared with the...
Punjab opens registration for online auction of attractive vehicle numbers
LAHORE: The Punjab government has opened registration for the auction of attractive vehicle numbers for the month of March through...
SBP imposes Rs14m penalty on Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan for regulatory violations
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed a penalty of Rs13.99 million on Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited...
‘Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators show stabilization’
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan's macroeconomic indicators are showing signs of stabilization and recovery. Talking to British High...
Pakistan footwear sector flags used imports as barrier to export growth
KARACHI: Pakistan’s leather and footwear industry has warned that rising imports of used shoes are distorting the domestic market and...
Business community calls for immediate diplomatic solution of Iran–Israel conflict: Usman Shaukat
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Usman Shaukat has expressed grave concern over the escalating conflict between Iran...
Pakistan industry warns Iran conflict could worsen balance of payments amid trade disruption
KARACHI: Pakistan’s industry leaders warn the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran could disrupt trade routes, drive...
FBR issues Rs19b tax demand against UBL over past income tax & FED disputes
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has issued a tax demand of Rs19 billion against United Bank Limited (UBL) covering...
Govt plans to amend FBR Act 2007 to shift tax policy powers to Tax Policy Office
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to amend the Federal Board of Revenue Act 2007 through the upcoming Finance Act 2026...
IMF reviews Pakistan’s external financing outlook, questions $2b UAE rollover & revenue target
KARACHI: The International MonetaryFund (IMF) focused technical-level discussions on Pakistan’s external financing outlook, particularly the status of the UAE’s $2...
SBP cancels foreign exchange license of Riaz Exchange Company
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revoked authorization of Riaz Exchange Company (Pvt.) Ltd to deal in foreign...
OGRA lets oil companies regulate supply to curb hoarding amid Gulf tensions
KARACHI: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced that it was allowing oil marketing companies to regulate supply to retail...
PARCO secures two crude cargoes via alternative routes amid Hormuz disruption
LAHORE: Pak-Arab Refinery Company (PARCO) has arranged two crude oil cargoes from routes outside the Strait of Hormuz to sustain...
Ambassador Varga highlights strong potential for bilateral trade growth
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Hungary Dr. Zoltan Varga has said that Hungary and Pakistan enjoy traditionally friendly diplomatic relations and both...
OGDCL announces oil, gas discovery at Baragzai X-01 well in KP
KOHAT: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited has announced a new oil and gas discovery at the Baragzai X-01 (Slant)...
