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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...
FBR organises tax awareness outreach seminar at Al Rahim Group
KARACHI: After the directives of Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial, the Taxpayers’ Services Wing (TPS) of...
VEON Group announces investment of $20m in Mobilink Bank
KARACHI: Renowned digital operator VEON Group has announced an investment of $20 million in Mobilink Bank to support its growth...
Karachi RTO-II detains three trucks carrying 1,800 sugar bags with fake track, trace stamps
KARACHI: In an enforcement operation conducted in collaboration with Inland Revenue Intelligence and Investigation (I&I), the Regional Tax Office (RTO)-II,...
CDNS achieves Rs700b savings inflows by December 31th, FY 25-26
KARACHI: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has accomplished a mark of Rs700 billion in savings inflows of the...
Trade deficit in December 2025 surges by 24pc: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan’s imports have continued to rise following recent relaxations in import policies, pushing the country’s trade deficit higher. According...
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves stand over $21b
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood US$ 21,012.2 million as of December 26, 2025 while the reserves...
Pakistan grants approval to Bangladesh airline for Dhaka-Karachi direct flights
KARACHI: Pakistan has granted permission to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to operate direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi. According to the...
SRB posts 25pc revenue growth in December 2025
KARACHI: The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has reported a strong 25% increase in revenue collection for December 2025, marking a...
