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IMF approves $1.2bn loan tranche for Pakistan

Pakistan likely to receive $1.2b IMF tranche as board meets today

FCC declares Section 7E Property Tax unconstitutional, strikes down levy nationwide

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia explore oil refinery upgrades, energy cooperation

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WB, Pakistan discuss Country Partnership Framework

17/03/2025

ISLAMABAD: A follow-up meeting was held here Monday between Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and the...

Finance minister reviews NHP Policy 2025-26

17/03/2025

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb attended a meeting here on Monday to review the ongoing...

IHC lifts stay on FBR officer promotions, clears way for BS-22 selections

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) stayed the lifting of the stay order on promotions in the Federal Board of...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation of renowned businessmen in Islamabad on 14 March 2025.

Govt to support business community to increase investment, exports: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said the government would extend all kinds of support to businessmen for bringing...

PM directs strict action against hoarders of sugar, profiteers

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directed strict action against hoarders of sugar and the elements responsible for its artificial...

Pakistan, IMF near staff level agreement for next loan tranche

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Nathan Porter, and Pakistani authorities have made significant progress toward reaching...

Pakistan establishes Crypto Council under FinMin Aurangzeb

ISLAMABD: The federal government has officially established the Pakistan Crypto Council under the leadership of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. According...

Central Selection Board promotes 9 PCS officers from BS-19 to BS-20

ISLAMABAD: The Central Selection Board has recommended the promotion of several officers from BS-19 to BS-20 within the Pakistan Customs...

Pakistan averts mini budget as IMF ‘agrees’ to lower tax target by Rs600b

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a consensus to reduce the tax target by Rs600 billion...

Khurram urges role of private sector investors for country’s uplift

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad emphasized the vital role of private sector investors in Pakistan’s economic uplift. The...

Finance Minister, EU ambassador discuss ways to strengthen business ties

ISLAMABAD: European Union (EU) Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka on Friday called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb,...

Pakistan, Oman agree to activate joint business Council, strengthen trade ties

MUSCAT: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan on Friday met with Mr. Faisal Abdullah Al Rawas, Chairman of the...

Islamabad: March 12, 2025: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, meets with the Ambassador of Denmark, Jakob Linulf, to discuss bilateral Maritime Cooperation.

Pakistan, Denmark discuss $2b investment in maritime sector

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry held a high-level meeting with the Ambassador of Denmark to...

ECC approves amendments to net-metering regulations

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet here on Thursday approved a set of amendments to the existing...

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Experts call for effective measures to prevent illegal cigarette trade, generate revenue

ISLAMABAD: Experts called for proactive measures to reform the country’s tax policies and strengthen enforcement in the tobacco sector to...

IMF, Pakistan negotiations for release of $1b tranche in final stage

ISLAMABAD: Negotiations between the IMF and Pakistan have reached their final stages, focusing on key issues for the release of...

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IMF rejects tax exemption on foreign investment projects in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Ongoing economic review talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a critical phase, with the...

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan and Omans Minister of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion H.E. Qais Al Yousif Discussing Trade and Investment CooperationMuscat, Oman on March 12, 2025.

Pakistan, Oman discuss trade, investment, agree on Sector-Specific cooperation

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Oman’s Minister for Commerce, Industry and Investment...

Pakistan seeks deeper ties with China in economy, technology

BEIJING: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, highlighted the key takeaways from China’s annual Two Sessions, emphasising economic confidence, technological...

Govt to import raw sugar to bring down soaring prices