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Pakistan proposes out-of-court settlement on IP gas pipeline
KARACHI: Pakistan has informed Iran that it intends to shelve the long-stalled Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project through an out-of-court...
Govt approves re-export of all stranded Afghan transit trade shipments
KARACHI: The federal government has made a key decision regarding Afghan transit trade, allowing all Afghan cargo currently stuck at...
FTO prioritises complaints from overseas Pakistanis, appoints Registrar to oversee process
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman has directed the FTO Secretariat to prioritise the complaints of overseas Pakistanis to ensure they...
Member Customs Shakeel Shah visits Customs House Quetta to review anti-smuggling strategy
QUETTA: In line with the Federal Board of Revenue’s strategy to enhance anti-smuggling enforcement and facilitate legitimate trade, Syed Shakeel...
SBP awaits cabinet approval for printing new currency notes
KARACHI: The State Bank is awaiting government approval for the final design for the printing of new currency notes. According...
Arif Habib eyes Pakistan’s blue economy after PIA acquisition, in talks with PNSC management: report
KARACHI: After acquiring a controlling stake in the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Arif Habib is now eyeing Pakistan’s blue economy,...
Govt opens fast-track licences for ferry services
KARACHI: Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced that licences for long-delayed ferry services are now being issued within...
Bank lending to private sector plunges 79pc to Rs395b in 1HFY26
KARACHI: Bank lending to Pakistan’s private sector declined by 79% to Rs395 billion from July to December 2025, compared to...
Pakistan’s economy set to grow 3.5pc in 2026, despite external risks, says UN report
KARACHI: Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by 3.5% in 2026, driven by the continued implementation of the IMF reform...
Karachi Port inaugurates terminal; first ferry to depart for Chabahar on Jan 20
KARACHI: Karachi Port has inaugurated its first ferry terminal, marking a new chapter in maritime connectivity with Iran. The first...
SBP records 17pc growth in foreign remittances
KARACHI: Pakistan received $3.6 billion in overseas workers’ remittances in December 2025, showing a strong 17% year-on-year (YoY) growth and...
Pakistan joins hands with Kaspersky to strengthen cybersecurity
KARACHI: The National Computer Emergency Response Team of Pakistan (PKCERT) has joined hands with Kaspersky to enhance Pakistan’s national cybersecurity...
SBP shortlists applicants for first cohort of Regulatory Sandbox
KARACHI: In line with its Vision 2028, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched its Regulatory Sandbox to foster innovation...
Strong investor interest in government securities as SBP raises Rs1.09 trillion
KARACHI: Pakistan’s government securities auctions saw strong investor participation on Wednesday, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raising a...
Pakistan & Bangladesh to resume direct flights on January 29
KARACHI: Direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi will resume from January 29, 2026, after a 14-year break, as Biman Bangladesh...
CDNS realizes Rs710b savings inflows by January 5, FY 25-26
KARACHI: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has accomplished a mark of Rs710 billion in savings inflows of the...
PTA collects Rs83b in taxes from mobile device registration over six years
KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has collected more than Rs83 billion in taxes from mobile phone device registration over...
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry launches strategic container vessel project at Karachi Shipyard
KARACHI: Construction of a 1,100 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessel for the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has been...
Customs foils attempt to smuggle Rs42m marijuana at Karachi airport
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs (Airports), Karachi, Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU), has successfully foiled a major attempt to smuggle 2.26kg...
Pakistan’s public debt falls by Rs345b in first five months on lower external borrowing
KARACHI: Pakistan’s central government debt declined by Rs345 billion during the first five months of FY26 (July–November), driven largely by...
