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FBR clarifies tax relief for builders under special regime
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clarification regarding the applicability of advance tax on property transactions...
Pakistan notifies new transit rules to boost trade corridor with Iran
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has formally issued the “Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026,” a strategic move aimed...
IMF board to review $1.2bn Pakistan disbursement on May 8
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board is scheduled to meet on May 8 to consider approving more than...
FBR connects nearly 36,000 retail outlets to digital tax system
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has connected 35,953 branches of retailers, restaurants, and textile outlets to its Point...
PM Shehbaz directs crackdown on $430m solar panel scandal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered immediate legal and disciplinary action against those involved in a massive 120 billion...
ECC allows import of used vehicles, auto parts for repair and re-export
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Monday approved the temporary import of used vehicles and auto parts for repair,...
Pakistan receives bids for three LNG cargoes for April-May delivery
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received bids for the supply of three liquefied natural gas cargoes under spot procurement for deliveries spanning...
Public, freight transport fares hiked amid rising petrol prices
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced a 10 percent increase in freight charges following a rise in petroleum...
Govt hikes petrol, diesel prices by Rs26.77 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued a notification announcing an increase in petroleum product prices. According to the notification released...
PM clears NBP’s long-awaited Rs35 per share dividend
ISLAMABADI: National Bank of Pakistan has received approval for its long-delayed dividend payout after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cleared the...
First Central Asian shipment reaches Pakistan via China, bypassing Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has operationalized a new trade route connecting Central Asian states to its southern ports via China, an official...
Pakistan to tighten vehicle import rules for non filers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to introduce stricter vehicle import regulations from July 1, 2026, under guidance from the International Monetary...
ADB signals $1bn in additional funding for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has indicated it will provide Pakistan with an additional $1 billion in financing, while...
Pakistan meets most IMF targets, $1.2bn tranche approval likely
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved 13 out of 17 quantitative targets set under the IMF loan programme by December 2025, while...
Budget 2026-27: Govt moves to eliminate 2,662 trade barriers
ISLAMABAD: The government is set to unveil wide-ranging trade reforms in the FY2026-27 budget, targeting the removal of 2,662 non-tariff...
BOI Minister engages with global financial leaders in London to Promote investment
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, during his official visit to London, engaged in a high-level...
Pakistan plans one-window airport clearance with e-gates, FIA-linked security system
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is moving to introduce a one-window airport clearance system using e-gates and integrated scanning to reduce passenger wait...
FBR slashes property valuation rates in five cities to boost real estate activity
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced the valuation of immovable properties by 10% to 30% in five major...
PM Shehbaz directs faster rollout of electric vehicles policy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to accelerate measures for the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) in the...
Pakistan’s imports from Middle East fall 18% in March, exports edge up 1% amid war disruption
ISLAMABAD: Despite being a main source of energy imports, Pakistan’s imports from the Middle East fell 18% year-on-year in March,...
