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Pakistan in advanced talks with ADB for $2b loan to fund Karachi–Rohri ML-1 section: report
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Railways and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are in advanced discussions for a loan of about $2...
Pakistan on track to meet IMF benchmarks, but FBR tax shortfall remains a concern: report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to meet most of the key performance criteria outlined in its ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
FBR records 30pc increase in WHIT from retailors
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a 30 percent increase in withholding income tax collection from retailers...
LHC issues written order on plea challenging solar net metering regulations
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued a written order on a petition challenging NEPRA regulations and government...
Arif Habib Group to acquire remaining PIA shares in full privatisation push
KARACHI: Arif Habib Group has announced plans to acquire the remaining 25 per cent government stake in Pakistan International Airlines...
IMF mission to reach Pakistan on Feb 25 for 3rd economic review
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is set to arrive in Pakistan on February 25 for the third economic...
SOEs losses declining gradually; go down by Rs74b: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said here on Monday that financial losses of the State-Owned Enterprises...
DG Valuation revises customs value on desiccated coconut imports
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has updated the customs value on the import of desiccated coconut,...
Artificial Intelligence key driver for future business growth: LCCI
LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar have highlighted the critical role artificial intelligence (AI) would play in shaping the future of...
Quetta Customs seizes electronic items worth Rs.151m
QUETTA: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Quetta along with other law enforcement agencies (LEAs) seized a large consignments of electronic items...
Transporters association announces hike in freight charges
KARACHI: Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced three percent increase in freight charges following an increase in petroleum prices. Talking...
FTO says it is not an adjudicating authority in tax matters
ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has categorically stated that the FTO office is not an adjudicating authority...
PNSC adds new Aframax Tanker to fleet
KARACHI: The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has expanded its fleet with the induction of a new Aframax oil tanker,...
SBP slapped with heavy fine for denying paternity leave to employee
KARACHI: The Federal Ombudsperson for Anti-Harassment, Fauzia Viqar, has declared that fathers are entitled to paternity leave following the birth...
SBP now has 64.76-ton gold reserves worth $10.37b
KARACHI: After the rollercoaster ride in international bullion markets, the value of gold reserves of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...
Finance Minister pitches for private sector’s role in growth
LAHORE: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government alone cannot provide jobs to entire 240 million people therefore it...
Tax reforms to make system fairer, more effective: Najeeb A Memon
LAHORE: Director General, Tax Policy Office, Najeeb A Memon, has stated that the government’s economic strategy focuses on strengthening the...
Govt reviews trade with Iran after US signals possible tariff hike
LAHORE: The Pakistan government is reassessing its trade engagement with Iran after the United States announced that it may impose...
SECP registers over 3,800 new companies in January 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s corporate sector opened 2026 on a strong note, with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registering...
Pakistan secures $3m GEF funding for marine biodiversity, sustainable fisheries: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that Pakistan has secured $3 million from the Global...
