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Current Account records $121m surplus in January 2026: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan’s External Current Account Balance recorded a surplus of US$ 121 million in January 2026 compared to a deficit...
Pakistan Customs to auction imported vehicles at KGTL on Feb 25
KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has announced a major public auction of imported and seized vehicles scheduled to be held on February...
SBP announces Bank Holiday on 1st Ramazan for Zakat deduction
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan and all the banking and financial institutions will observe Bank Holiday for Zakat deduction...
FBR issues new customs values for spray dispensing components vide VR No.2043/2026
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued fresh customs values for spray dispensing components to ensure accurate assessment...
Nisab of Zakat 2026 fixed at Rs503,529 for bank deductions
KARACHI: The Government of Pakistan has officially fixed the Nisab of Zakat for 2026 at Rs503,529, setting the minimum threshold...
SBP launches ‘Cyber Shield’ to protect banking system, customers
KARACHI: As part of its Vision 2028 agenda, the SBP announced the launch of “Cyber Shield – the Cyber Resilience...
DG Valuation revises customs value on desiccated coconut imports
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has updated the customs value on the import of desiccated coconut,...
Transporters association announces hike in freight charges
KARACHI: Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced three percent increase in freight charges following an increase in petroleum prices. Talking...
PNSC adds new Aframax Tanker to fleet
KARACHI: The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has expanded its fleet with the induction of a new Aframax oil tanker,...
SBP slapped with heavy fine for denying paternity leave to employee
KARACHI: The Federal Ombudsperson for Anti-Harassment, Fauzia Viqar, has declared that fathers are entitled to paternity leave following the birth...
SBP now has 64.76-ton gold reserves worth $10.37b
KARACHI: After the rollercoaster ride in international bullion markets, the value of gold reserves of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...
Pakistan secures $3m GEF funding for marine biodiversity, sustainable fisheries: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that Pakistan has secured $3 million from the Global...
SBP’s foreign reserves rise by $21m to $16.18b
KARACHI: Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $ 21,374.7 million as of February 06, 2026. According to data shared by...
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry pushes for steel self-sufficiency via Sea-to-Steel green corridor
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chaired a high-level review meeting Friday to accelerate the Sea-to-Steel Initiative...
Banks slash ERF mark-up by 3pc to boost exports
KARACHI: Pakistan’s banking sector has reduced the mark-up rate on export financing by 3 percent, bringing the end-user rate under...
Pakistan, Bangladesh consider ferry service to boost trade, tourism
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh are considering launching a ferry service and establishing a direct shipping line as part of efforts...
Pakistan federal govt debt rises to Rs78.5 trillion in December 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s federall government debt surged to Rs. 78.5 trillion in December 2025, marking a 1.3 percent increase on a...
Five foreign investors interested in Pakistan Steel Mills revival
KARACHI: A major breakthrough has been made in efforts to revive Pakistan Steel Mills, which has remained closed for almost...
Pakistan’s exports to US reach $3b in six months
KARACHI: Pakistan’s exports to the United States have seen a steady increase in the first half of the fiscal year,...
Ports & terminal operators deliver record collections: SRB FY25 report
KARACHI: Port and terminal operators emerged as the largest contributors to sales tax on services in Sindh during fiscal year...
