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Imports of agricultural chemicals grew by 9.04pc in six months
KARACHI: The imports of agriculture and other chemicals group into the country during first half of the current financial year...
Pakistan’s exports to US increase by 5.26pc in 1HFY2026
KARACHI: Pakistan’s export of goods and services to the United States (US) witnessed an increase of 5.26 percent during the...
PNSC adds oil tanker to fleet as MT Karachi arrives with first cargo at port
KARACHI: The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new oil tanker, MT...
SBP cuts banks’ cash reserve requirement to 5pc from 6pc boost private sector lending
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan announced a reduction in the cash reserve requirement (CRR) for banks, a move aimed...
FBR to implement AI-based chick counting system to monitor poultry sector
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced plans to implement an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to monitor...
S&P outlook aligns with central bank forecasts, signals stability: Khurram Schehzad
KARACHI: Pakistan’s finance ministry adviser Khurram Schehzad said on Tuesday S&P Global Market Intelligence’s latest macroeconomic forecast for Pakistan broadly...
Uzbekistan, Pakistan poise to deepen ties as President Mirziyoyev plans February visit
KARACHI: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s upcoming visit to Islamabad in February 2026 is set to mark a major step forward in...
WB urges tax reforms, environmental measures to boost Pakistan’s revenue
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has released a report on development in South Asia, emphasizing the need to improve Pakistan’s tax...
Message of Chief Collector Enforcement Basit Maqsood Abbasi on Int’l Customs Day 2026
KARACHI: Chief Collector Customs Basit Maqsood Abbasi in his message on the occasion of International Customs Day 2026 said, “I...
SBP holds policy rate at 10.5pc despite expectations of further cut
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 10.5% in its first...
Pakistan’s maritime sector records $360m profits in 2025: minister
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhary has said that maritime sector posted a record Rs100 billion ($360...
Message of Collector Enforcement Moin-Ud-Din Ahmad Wani on Int’l Customs Day 2026
KARACHI: Chief Collector Customs Enforcement Moin-ud-Din Ahmad in his message on the occasion of International Customs Day 2026, said “I...
FBR issues new customs valuation for USBs, flash drives, memory cards
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new custom valuation for USBs, flash drives and memory cards...
SBP eases rules on overseas payments for banking sector
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a relaxation for the banking sector, allowing easier remittance of payments abroad....
ADB mission reviews port-rail connectivity at PMBQ
KARACHI: A 10-member, high-level reconnaissance mission of subject-matter experts from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Suenghyun Kim, senior...
Customs PCA detects Rs106b on money laundering scam in solar panel imports
KARACHI: A Rs106 billion ($375 million) money laundering scam disguised as solar panel imports has been unearthed by the Directorate...
SBP tightens export rules; new undertakings required for payments via ADs
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced stricter rules for exporters, requiring them to submit a new Undertaking/Declaration...
Macroeconomic indicators showing positive trend, reforms yielding results: PM
DAVOS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan’s economy was showing clear signs of improvement and the country was...
New customs value of used Samsung S20 series announced
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has determined the new customs value of used and imported Samsung Galaxy S20...
Karachi Customs foils two marijuana smuggling attempts worth Rs57.43m
KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Airports successfully intercepted two separate attempts to smuggle marijuana through the International Mail Office (IMO),...
