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PM invites Polish firms to invest in Pakistan’s energy, mining and IT sectors
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Polish companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in the energy, mining, and...
PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s role as regional transport, economic hub
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underlined Pakistan’s growing significance in regional transport and economic connectivity while addressing the closing session...
Pakistan, Canada vow to deepen economic, trade cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada on Friday reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral economic and trade cooperation, with both sides...
Govt borrows Rs515b in 1Q of fiscal year 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan borrowed Rs515 billion during the first quarter (July to September) of the current fiscal year 2025–26,...
Finance Minister meets UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening institutional coordination, enhancing transport safety...
President, PM commend Pakistan Navy for foiling major narcotics smuggling attempts
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded the officers and personnel of the Pakistan...
IMF agrees to cut Pakistan’s tax target by Rs150b
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to reduce Pakistan’s tax collection target by Rs150 billion. According to the...
Some multinationals leaving, others entering as Pakistan clears $4b backlog: FinMin
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday sounded alarm at Pakistan’s rising population and the disastrous climate change effects being suffered...
Microfinance lifeline of small business growth: CEO Mobilink Bank
ISLAMABAD: Empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is vital to Pakistan’s socio-economic development, and microfinance plays a pivotal role in enabling...
Pakistan, Qatar to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture
ISLAMABAD:Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain said that government strongly encourages Qatari investors to explore the...
FBR entities PRAL, PSW responsible for trade data discrepancy, NA committee told
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce and the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce...
Aurangzeb vows to macroeconomic stability, facilitation for investors
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed government's strong commitment to macroeconomic stability, structural reforms and facilitation...
Pakistan consolidating macroeconomic stability, aims 3.5pc growth despite floods: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has consolidated its macroeconomic stability through strong fiscal discipline, improved foreign exchange reserves, and falling inflation, while aiming to...
Pakistan unlikely to meet FY2025 budget targets due to flood, IMF report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is unlikely to meet its budgetary targets for the fiscal year 2025 due to the economic disruption caused by...
FBR detects 20 wealthy social media influencers for concealing assets
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified over 20 social media influencers leading extravagant lifestyles while declaring minimal...
FBR dismisses IR officer over mishandling of Rs238.4b tax evasion probe
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dismissed an Inland Revenue officer for failing to conduct a thorough investigation...
FBR faces shortage of chartered accountants for third-party tax auditors
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the second phase of hiring third-party tax auditors, but the country...
Islamabad Customs to auction 38 seized vehicles on October 23, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Islamabad has announced a major public auction of confiscated vehicles, scheduled for October 23, 2025. The...
Salaried class contributes Rs130b in taxes during first quarter of FY26
ISLAMABAD: During the first quarter of the current fiscal year (July to September), Pakistan’s salaried class contributed Rs130 billion in taxes...
Pakistan, Iran revise SRO to strengthen barter trade ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have revised the Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) under the Business-to-Business (B2B) Barter Trade Mechanism 2023, in...
