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Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise to $ 26.8b: SBP
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan rose to US$ 26,797.4 million as of October 02, while State Bank...
Direct Europe shipping service restored to facilitate exporters: Junaid Anwar
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday said that direct shipping connectivity between Karachi and...
FBR tells IMF only 1,016 retailers have filed returns under Aasan Tax Scheme
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue has told the International Monetary Fund that 1,016 retailers and shopkeepers have filed returns...
FBR expands AI use to scrutinize individual tax returns before enforcement action
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has begun expanding the use of artificial intelligence to scrutinize individual tax returns,...
Four FBR officials killed by unidentified gunmen in Dera Ismail Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least four officials of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) were killed in an armed attack near...
SBP announces new digital system for cheque clearing & settlement
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the launch of the Pakistan Express Clearing System (PECS) to strengthen...
Pakistan plans to secure three LNG cargoes in October amid Hormuz uncertainty
KARACHI: Pakistan has decided to secure three LNG cargoes from Qatar during October as uncertainty grows over energy shipments through...
Economic stability, export growth remain key priorities, says Aurangzeb
KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government is focusing on economic stability, fiscal discipline and boosting exports to...
Digital payments reach 92pc of Pakistan retail transactions: SBP
KARACHI: Digital payments accounted for more than 92% of retail payment transactions in Pakistan during FY2025-26, as the country continued...
Customs JIAP foils bid to smuggle Rs11.8m foreign currency to Dubai
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Jinnah International Airport officials have seized foreign currency worth more than Rs11.8 million from a woman...
Pakistan’s 1LINK expects over 12 billion transactions worth nearly Rs90 trillion in 2026
KARACHI: Pakistan’s 1LINK expects transaction volumes across its payment rails to exceed 12 billion in 2026, with total throughput approaching...
Pakistan plans to import 26 LNG cargoes for winter
KARACHI: The government plans to procure 25 to 26 LNG cargoes from November to February to meet increased gas demand...
SBP launches second cohort of sandbox
KARACHI: The State Bank announced on Friday that it was launch ing the second cohort of the Regulatory Sandbox. “It...
Private sector to lead Pakistan’s sustainable growth, investment: Aurangzeb
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan’s economy was moving in the right direction,...
Pakistan’s trade deficit hits $3.56b in September
KARACHI: Pakistan’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $3.56 billion in September 2026, rising 7.99% month-on-month and 6.15% year-on-year, as imports...
Container vessel may be leased to support exporters if cargo volumes suffice
KARACHI: Seeking to help exports beat rising global freight charges and supply chain shortages spawned by rerouted ships, the federal...
Sindh extends deadline for agricultural income tax returns
KARACHI: The Sindh Revenue Board has extended the deadline for filing agricultural income tax returns for tax year 2025-26 by...
Sustainable growth, capital formation, private sector development vital to economic progress: Finance Minister
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable economic growth,...
Customs Enforcement foils smuggling bids worth over Rs154m across Balochistan
GADANI: Customs Enforcement in Gadani has seized smuggled goods worth over Rs154 mn, including the value of the vehicles used...
Govt mulls allowing private firms to directly import LNG amid Mideast tensions: Bloomberg
KARACHI: The federal government is considering allowing power plants and other private companies to directly import liquefied natural gas (LNG)...
