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Zong wins 5 awards at Dragons of Asia 2026, the only telecom operator to win gold for its 5G Excellence
ISLAMABAD: Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology services enterprise, has emerged as the only telecom operator to win gold for its 5G...
FBR starts strict customs monitoring, notifies Digital Enforcement Stations
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced further amendments to the customs enforcement framework, expanding intelligence- and WeBOC-based...
FBR directs Customs officers to declare dual nationality, foreign travel details
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed officers of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) to submit declarations regarding...
Pakistan initiates US dollar benchmark Eurobond process: Khurram Schehzad
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Tuesday announced that Pakistan had launched the process for a US...
PVARA Chairman calls on Finance Minister, shares key insights from Hong Kong visit
ISLAMABAD: Chairman, Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Mr. Bilal Bin Saqib, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue,...
FBR updates Customs Act, Customs Tariff 7 Fifth Schedule for FY 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated the Customs Act, 1969, Pakistan Customs Tariff for fiscal year 2026-27...
Pakistan’s economy being shifted from aid to trade, investment: FinMin Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan’s economy is being shifted from reliance on external assistance towards...
FBR officers alleged $100m wealth claim draws attention
ISLAMABAD: Former State Bank of Pakistan governor Dr. Ishrat Hussain’s remarks about the wealth of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia set $3bn target for agricultural, food exports
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have set a target to increase Pakistan’s agricultural and food exports to...
Pakistan’s oil import bill rises to $1.28b in July
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil import bill rose to $1.28 billion, equivalent to around Rs357.05 billion, in July as higher global oil...
FBR grants Rangers, Frontier Corps limited customs powers along borders
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has authorised Pakistan Rangers and Frontier Corps personnel to exercise specified functions and...
Pakistan ready for digital economy, says Bilal Bin Saqib
HONG KONG: Pakistan is preparing to embrace emerging technologies and the digital economy, Minister of State and Chairman of the...
Pims Hospital receives Rs22bn over three years
ISLAMABAD: The federal government provided Rs22 billion to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) Hospital over the past three years,...
PM directs third-party audit of FBR reforms to ensure transparency
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to complete all ongoing reform measures within...
FBR expands AML rules to cover high-value jewellers’ cash deals
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has broadened the scope of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) for dealers...
Pakistan deepens digital finance and technology engagement with Hong Kong
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, held a series...
Pakistan expects $6b investment as five refineries prepare to sign upgradation deals
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Friday held meetings with the managements of Pakistan’s five oil refineries...
IMF mission set to visit Pakistan next month for fourth EFF review
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected to arrive in Pakistan next month to assess progress under the...
Saudi Asyad Group pledges to expand investment in Pakistan, eyes airport privatisation
ISLAMABAD: Saudi investor Asyad Group has expressed its commitment to expand its existing investments in Pakistan and explore new opportunities...
SC upholds CCP price-fixing finding against PVMA, orders Rs30m penalty deposit
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) finding that the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers...
