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Karachi Port welcomes 398.5 mln mega vessel MSC Erica
KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust is handling one of the world’s largest container vessels MSC Erica, reaffirming its capability to handle...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to expand economic, energy cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari held a...
Oil-producing countries want to store oil in Pakistan under Energy City project: minister
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar has said significant progress is being made on the government’s Energy...
Exchange companies sold up to $6bn to banks in FY26 amid record remittance inflows
ISLAMABAD: Exchange companies sold an estimated $5 billion to $6 billion to banks during FY26, helping support the country's foreign...
Pakistan records historic Sukuk issuance & debt market growth in FY2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) have declared FY2026 a landmark year for Pakistan’s debt market,...
FBR’s IRIS Portal remains frozen, leaving taxpayers in limbo
ISLAMABAD: Nearly two weeks into the new fiscal year, Pakistan’s taxpayers are facing a frustrating digital roadblock the Federal Board...
FBR tax return forms still under development, causing delays for taxpayers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started issuing income tax return forms for Tax Year 2026 on the...
Pakistan appoints ADB as financial adviser for Islamabad airport outsourcing
ISLAMABAD: The privatization commission (PC) of Pakistan has approved the signing of a Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) with the...
Tahir Ayub demands investment-friendly environment
ISLAMABAD: Acting President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Tahir Ayub, has urged the government to launch...
Identity theft victim wins tax relief from FTO
LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to finalise lawful tax registration for a...
LTO Karachi targets 174 taxpayers in foreign assets scrutiny campaign
KARACHI: The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has launched a major scrutiny exercise targeting 174 high-profile taxpayers over their foreign...
Govt raises jet fuel price by Rs13.23 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the price of jet fuel by Rs13.23 per litre, according to official sources, marking another...
IMF to provide additional $3.6b to Pakistan over next 14 months
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will provide Pakistan an additional $3.6 billion over the next 14 months under its...
Pakistan, US make significant progress towards reciprocal trade accord after Washington talks
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have made significant progress in negotiations on a proposed reciprocal trade agreement following two...
FBR to collect taxes first on auctioned goods
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new legal framework requiring taxes and other government dues to...
New auto policy proposes sales tax cut on 800cc cars in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering reducing the sales tax on locally assembled 800cc cars from 18% to 12.5% under...
Pakistan emerges as world’s third-largest solar panel importer, report says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has become the world's third-largest importer of solar panels after importing 17 gigawatts (GW) of solar power systems...
FBR deploys new powers to punish tax dodgers avoiding digital monitoring
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) blocked refunds worth more than Rs6 billion belonging to taxpayers who failed to...
Karachi raises flour prices as new official rates take effect
KARACHI: The Karachi administration has increased the official wholesale and retail prices of flour across the city, according to a...
LCCI holds seminar on export opportunities for Pakistan
LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol has stressed the need to increase Pakistan’s...
