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Torkham border re-opens after implementation of TED
PESHAWAR: After implantation of (Temporary Entry Document) TED pass Torkham border has re-opened on 5th August 2024 and things are...
Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan increase by 4.12pc in FY2024
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s export of goods and services to Afghanistan witnessed an increase of 4.12 percent during the twelve months of...
APTMA urges further rate cuts as Pakistan’s real interest rate reaches
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urgently called for additional interest rate reductions to alleviate borrowing costs...
Pakistan Post suspends parcel service to US
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Post has suspended parcel bookings to the United States for a month, resulting in significant losses amounting...
Karachi Enforcement thwarts attempt to smuggle foodstuff under the garb of diplomatic cargo
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement thwarted an attempt to smuggle huge quantity of food items and confectionery by M/s Cargo...
FBR issues tax rates under Tajir Dost Scheme
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced adjustable advance tax rates for traders under Tajir Dost Scheme (Trader-Friendly...
FinMin emphasizes govt’s strong commitment to collaborating with int’l companies
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the government’s strong commitment to collaborating with international companies...
Aurangzeb affirms role of PPPs in country’s development
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb affirmed the critical role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the country’s...
Pakistan can’t be run sans taxes: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that country couldn’t be run through charity as taxes were necessary for smooth...
Govt acquires Rs46b Ijara Sukuk on Bai Mujjal basis
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on Monday, held an auction to acquire Government of Pakistan Ijara Sukuk (GIS)...
World Bank to give $8.7b loan to Pakistan for development projects
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has announced that it will provide Pakistan with $8.7 billion in loans over the next five...
Gwadar International Airport to become ‘operational’ on August 14
GWADAR: New Gwadar International Airport to become operational from August 14. A well-placed source in Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) told...
Fuel smuggling: Karachi Enforcement registers FIR against Fast Filling Station
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Fast Filling Station located on Hub River...
Quetta I&I torches smuggled goods worth Rs5b
QUETTA: Regional Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) has seized confiscated prohibited goods worth Rs5 billion. A solemn ceremony...
PM terms FBR Reforms vital to improve tax system
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue are of utmost importance to...
PM constitutes 10-member task force for FBR digitalisation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a 10-member Task Force to oversee the comprehensive digitalisation of the Federal Board...
SBP’s surplus profit exceeds Rs972b in FY2024
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s surplus profit has exceeded Rs. 972 billion in the financial year 2024, marking an...
Overseas Pakistanis invest $1.9b through Roshan Digital Account
KARACHI: During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, overseas Pakistanis deposited and invested a total of $1.90 billion through...
Govt likely to enhance tax on tractors
ISLAMABAD: In a move that could impact the agricultural sector, the federal government is planning to raise the sales tax...
SHC bars Customs Appellate Tribunal from taking action against Collector SAPT
KARACHI: Sindh High Court, custom appellate bench barred Custom Appellate Tribunal (CAT) from taking action against Collector of Customs South...
