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Gabd Border Terminal activated, boosting trade links with Iran, Central Asia
GWADAR: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in strengthening trade connectivity with Iran and Central Asian states as the Gabd...
SBP allows crypto companies to open bank accounts in Pakistan
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has allowed crypto companies to open bank accounts in the country and promulgated the...
SHC stays default surcharge recovery on super tax liability
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has granted interim relief to multiple taxpayers by suspending the recovery of default surcharge...
Diesel shipment from Europe arrives at Karachi port
KARACHI: A major diesel shipment from Europe has reached Pakistan, as a Liberia-flagged vessel carrying fuel docked at Port Qasim...
SBP opens forward sales window for exchange companies
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new policy that allows exchange companies to conduct short-term forward...
Pakistan banks see Rs141b rise in manufacturing deposits in March 2026
KARACHI: Commercial banks in Pakistan recorded an increase of more than Rs141 billion in deposits from the manufacturing sector in...
Pakistan opens transit corridor with Iran by sending first shipment to Uzbekistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Directorate General of Transit Trade announced this week it has operationalized a new transit corridor via Iran by...
First container vessel arrives at Karachi port after Hormuz disruptions
KARACHI: The container vessel MV Selen, operated by the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) under AP Line berthed at Karachi Port...
FBR revises customs values for imported auto spare parts vide Valuation Ruling No.2064/2026
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, notified the changes through Valuation Ruling No. 2064/2026, replacing the earlier framework...
SMEDA opens new market pathways for women at ‘Made in Gujranwala’ Expo in Karachi
KARACHI: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has strengthened its support for women entrepreneurs and microenterprises by facilitating...
Pakistan RDA inflows rise 11pc to $261m in March 2026
KARACHI: Pakistan received $261 million through Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) in the month of March 2026, marking an 11 percent...
Freight fares slashed by 40pc after cut in prices of petroleum products
KARACHI: The Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance (PGTA) has announced a 40% decrease in freight fares following cut in prices of...
Russia approves import of Pakistani potatoes
KARACHI: In a major boost to Pakistan’s agricultural exports, the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has...
Pakistan’s forex reserves rise by $105m in one week
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded an increase of $105 million over the course of one week. According to the...
DG Valuation revises customs values for lithium ion batteries vide Valuation Ruling No.2062/2026
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has officially revised the customs values for lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, for...
Customs JIAP seizes gold, foreign currency worth Rs190m
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs has seized gold jewellery, gold bars and foreign currency worth around Rs190 million at the arrivals...
SRB awards 1300cc car in POS invoice prize draw to boost tax compliance in Sindh
KARACHI: The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has announced the winner of a 1300cc car in its third computerized prize ballot...
Pakistan Customs collects over Rs200b in RD in FY25
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported that Pakistan Customs collected over Rs200 billion in regulatory duty during...
Pakistan weighs trilateral maritime trade alliance with Ethiopia, Djibouti
KARACHI: Pakistan is considering the formation of a trilateral maritime trade alliance with Ethiopia and Djibouti to enhance regional trade...
RTO-II Karachi collects record Rs154b in salary tax in FY25
KARACHI: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) II Karachi of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has posted a record Rs154...
