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FATF asks Pakistan to amend foreign exchange laws within 3 months
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan will have to pass amendments into Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Foreign Exchange Regulation laws...
SBP slashes policy rate 100 basis points to 7pc
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has slashed the policy rate once again by another 100 basis points to...
COVID-19 related accessories manufacturers, traders advised to contact KCCI for participation
KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Agha Shahab Ahmed Khan has advised the manufacturers/ suppliers/ distributors/ importers/...
Rs1,150bn tax expenditure recorded for FY20: FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Tax Expenditure Report 2020 released by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday states that tax expenditure from...
ECC removes RD on smuggling prone items, fabric, sanitary ware, LEDs, blankets
ISLAMABAD: Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved revised standard security package documents such as implementation agreements (GOPIA),...
Customs court approves charge sheet against M/s Al-Asghar Goods Transport Co
KARACHI: The Customs Court approved final charge sheet against suspect Muhammad Rashid son of Fazal-ur-Rehman, representative of M/s Al-Asghar Goods...
CRTO starts proceedings for recovery of reward amount from 42 officials
KARACHI: The Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue of Corporate Regional Tax Office (CRTO) initiated recovery of reward amount that was sanctioned...
Covid-19: IMF revises down Pakistan’s FY21 growth forecast to 1pc
ISLAMABAD: Keeping in view the estimated impact of Covid-19, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday lowered Pakistan growth forecast for...
Senate recommends 40 amendments in Finance Bill 2020
ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of parliament on Wednesday unanimously adopted recommendations of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance Bill 2020, which...
SBP reserves fall below $10b
KARACHI: The net foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $146 million to $9.961...
Motorbike, three-wheeler sales drop 25.7pc in 11 months
ISLAMABAD: The sale of motorbikes and three-wheelers plunged by 25.72pc during the first 11 months of the financial year 2019-20,...
SHC directs to release consignment of imported black pepper on bank guarantee
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed customs officials to release the consignment comprising black pepper on bank guarantee...
Pakistan earns US$688m by exporting transport services
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan earned US $ 688 million by providing different transport services in various countries during the ten months...
FPCCI seeks intervention to prevent Pak Rupee depreciation
KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the government to immediately control the depreciation of...
Fed govt warned of flour crisis ahead over new wheat policy
LAHORE: Flour Mills Association on Wednesday rejected new wheat release policy announced by the federal government and said that it...
PSX loses 17 points to close at 34,034 points
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday witnessed a bearish trend as KSE 100 index closed at 34,034.65 points...
FEBR terms Budget 2020-21 as business supportive
Kasif Anwar stresses need for curtailing discretionary powers of FBR officers LAHORE: The government has presented a business supportive budget...
Microsoft adds to diversity investment, aims to increase number of Black employees
NEW YORK: Microsoft Corp set a five-year diversity goal to address racial inequality at its offices, following protests over police...
PSX appoints Nadir Rahman as chief operating officer
KARACHI: Nadir Rahman has joined the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), according to a statement...
Cabinet body meets to mull ways to reform bad-performing SOEs
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on the State-owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) met here to discuss the governance reforms on the state-owned enterprises...
