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Gwadar economic zone offers unique opportunities for Chinese investors: Zafar Ali Shah
GWADAR: Secretary for Maritime Affairs, Zafar Ali Shah has said that Gwadar free economic zone has immense investment potential and...
China, Pakistan agree to upgrade CPEC, advance development in second phase
BEIJING: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a productive meeting, reaffirming the consensus to high-quality...
FBR starts punishing taxpayers for filing complaints with FTO
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started punishing those taxpayers, who file complaints with the Federal Tax Ombudsman...
IMF ‘considering’ new bailout package for Pakistan: Julie Kozak
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering a new bailout package for Pakistan under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF),...
Weekly inflation up by 0.45pc
ISLAMABAD: The weekly inflation measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), witnessed an increase of 0.45 percent for the combined...
ICCI to have ‘Police Centre of Services’ to facilitate business community: DIG Ali Nasir Raza Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Inspector General of Police Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Raza Naqvi has applauded the hard work of the traders’...
1,300 Pakistani rice containers release after Commerce Minister’s intervention
ISLAMABAD: The Kenyan government has authorized the release of 1,300 containers of Pakistani rice after Commerce Minister, Jam Kamal Khan’s...
Govt sets target to retrieve Rs60b in tax from tobacco industry
ISLAMABAD: In a move to combat tax evasion, the federal government decided to take strict measures against smuggling of cigarettes...
Pakistan remittances climb to $3.24b in May Saudi Arabia, UAE continue topping the list
KARACHI: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remained the top two sources of remittances for Pakistan in May...
Pakistan’s exports to UK increase by 2.31pc in 10 months: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan’s export of goods and services to the United Kingdom (UK) witnessed an increase of 2.31 percent during the...
IPO-Pakistan hosts meeting on IPR enforcement coordination
ISLAMABAD, Jun 7 (APP): The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) held a meeting of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)...
FBR anticipates Rs175b shortfall due to court stays on tax measures
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has projected a shortfall of Rs175 billion for the current fiscal year (2023-24)...
Pakistan sends first cherry shipment to China
KARACHI: Pakistan has exported its first shipment of fresh cherries to China, using a reefer container, with a total export...
Cut in markup to bolster economy, enhance productivity: PBF
LAHORE: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) urged the authorities concerned to ensure a significant cut in markup rate to bolster...
Pakistan, Japan ink grant worth $ 2.1 million for HR- development scholarships
ISLAMABAD: The Governments of Pakistan and Japan have signed a landmark grant agreement worth US$ 2.1 million to bolster the...
AirSial to expand its international flight operations
SIALKOT: AirSial, Pakistan’s third private airline on Friday has decided to increase its international flight operations. According to details, AirSial...
Over 150,000 SIM cards of non-filers blocked: FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) blocked 150,000 SIM cards of non-compliant taxpayers to enforce tax compliance. As per...
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves decreased by $99.8m
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves decreased by US$ 99.8 million during the week ended on May 31. According...
Multan Customs foils attempt to smuggle foreign currency to UAE
MULTAN: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle foreign currency at Multan International Airport, marking a significant...
Quetta Customs thwarts transshipment pilferage bid
QUETTA The staff of Transit Trade Quetta at the NLC dry port thwarted an attempt to smuggle huge quantity of...
