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Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s ratings to Caa1; changes outlook to stable from positive
ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) upgraded the Pakistan’s local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings to Caa1 from...
FBR gets power to access internet, call data in tax cases
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been granted sweeping new powers to access citizens’ internet usage data and...
Pakistan, US vow to boost trade & investment
ISLAMABAD: The Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America, Ms. Natalie Baker here on Friday called...
Finmin optimistic on policy rate cut
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb signalled potential easing of Pakistan's policy rate later this year, noting slowing inflation and stable...
Moody’s rating boost signals economic progress: Khurram Shehzad
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad here on Wednesday congratulated the nation on the upgrade of the country’s...
ECC approves key economic measures including industrial estate
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Wednesday approved key economic measures including industrial estate at PSM land, leather export...
10pc GST levied on goods of erstwhile FATA, PATA, NA told
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani told the National Assembly on Tuesday that a 10 per cent...
Finance minister optimistic situation will improve despite 41 pc increase in debt
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister and Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday stated that the country's debt has increased by 41 percent,...
IMF delegation to visit Pakistan next month
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that an IMF delegation will visit Pakistan next month. Speaking informally with the media,...
Finance Minister chairs FCDO to review progress on key economic reforms
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday Chaired steering Committee of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO)...
Copper shines as Pakistani minerals dominate China-bound exports in first half of year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s mineral sector retained its position as the single largest contributor to exports bound for China during the first...
FBR considers cybercrime charges over social media allegations
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue is considering legal measures against individuals accused of running a negative campaign on social...
FM Aurangzeb calls on CJP Justice Yahya Afridi
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, at the...
Pakistan, Turkmenistan eye stronger trade and energy ties
ASHGABAT: Turkmenistan has invited Pakistan to participate in its Investment Forum (TIF) in Ashgabat next month, as the two countries...
IMF tells Pakistan to act on corruption, abuse of office
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to tighten measures against corruption and misuse of public office,...
FBR sugar investigation leads to suspension of officials
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended some officers who were deployed on sugar mills over suspicious activities. According...
Pakistan secures landmark US reciprocal tariff reduction: Commerce Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exporters are set to gain a competitive edge in the US market after the government successfully negotiated to...
Pakistan sets up new customs port in Angoor Adda to boost trade with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set up a new customs port at the National Logistic Corporation (NLC) Border...
Pakistan business Confidence continues to mount: Gallup Survey
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan business Confidence continues to mount, as per the latest Survey by Gallup for the second Quarter of Fiscal...
FBR transfers raise probe interference concerns
ISLAMABAD: The recent transfer of two senior Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials from Karachi to Islamabad has ignited a...
