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FBR to enforce tax stamps on cement bags starting November 1, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a new regulation that every bag of cement will be required...
WB urges sustained reforms for Pakistan’s inclusive growth, economic stability, flood recovery
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Tuesday released its October-2025 report titled “Pakistan Development Update: Staying the Course for Growth and Jobs,”...
Economic recovery holds firm as IMF review bolsters confidence: Finance Ministry
ISLAMABAD: The economic recovery of the country remained on track in the first quarter of FY2026, driven by improved macroeconomic...
Saudi Arabia to provide $1b oil facility, roll over $5bn deposits for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has decided to lend a helping hand to Pakistan once again by providing a $1 billion oil...
CDNS attains Rs11b in Islamic investment
ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has attained the annual target of Rs 11 billion in investment in Islamic...
Govt making efforts for creating room to achieve sustainable growth:Khurram
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad said on Sunday that government was making efforts to create room for sustainable...
FBR considers video analytics system as supplementary tool to track & trace: report
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is assessing the possibility of introducing a video analytics–based production monitoring system as...
Pakistan mulls restoring gold, gemstone trade regulations to curb illegal trading
ISLAMABAD: The government is considering restoring the Import and Export of Precious Metals, Jewellery, and Gemstones Order, 2013 in an...
Bilateral trade temporarily halted at border custom stations
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan is temporarily halted due to...
Pakistan establishes Tax Policy Office as part of IMF accord
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has activated a Tax Policy Office to streamline and enhance the country’s tax framework in line...
ECC seeks enhanced coordination to ensure price stability
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the importance of sustained monitoring and enhanced coordination among relevant agencies, as well as...
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...
