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Pakistan moves to buy spot LNG cargo for September delivery, issues tender
KARACHI: The government has decided to purchase a spot cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL)...
Good news for taxpayers: FBR rolls out complaint portal
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is setting up a new online complaint portal to give taxpayers a direct...
Pakistan exporters face up to $9,000 shipping costs to US
KARACHI: Pakistani exporters are facing a sharp increase in shipping costs to the United States, with freight rates on some...
FBR seals illegal cigarette factory in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Sunday sealed an illegal cigarette manufacturing facility in Malir area of Karachi...
Pakistan makes record Rs1.2 trillion early debt repayment: Khurram
KARACHI: Pakistan has made its largest-ever single early debt repayment, retiring Rs. 1.2 trillion ahead of maturity, according to Khurram...
Pakistan aims to become world’s 24th largest economy, join G20: Ishaq Dar
LONDON: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan’s goal is to become the world’s 24th largest...
Ali Pervez Malik holds separate meetings with OICCI, PSO leadership
KARACHI: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik held separate meetings with the leadership of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and...
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves rise to $ 22.59b
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan surged to US$ 22,587.4 million as of August 21, 2006 while reserves...
Iran bans Pakistani firm over exporting untreated mangoes
ISLAMABAD: Iran has officially banned a Pakistani hot water treatment facility after detecting pest contamination in exported mango shipments, sparking...
Madrassas set to join formal banking system after landmark agreement
KARACHI: Religious leaders, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and financial institutions have agreed on a plan to resolve the...
State Bank reveals cost of printing Rs5,000, Rs1,000 currency notes
KARACHI: Producing a Rs5,000 or Rs1,000 currency note costs Rs14, State Bank of Pakistan officials told the Senate Standing Committee...
SBP declares August 26 bank holiday for Eid Milad-un-Nabi
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a bank holiday on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, on the occasion...
State Bank moves to scrap Rs10 banknote, introduce coin instead
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed discontinuing the Rs10 currency note, with the denomination expected to be...
Keti Bunder Port to have multi-purpose terminal
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for integrated development of Keti Bunder Port with focus on connectivity and local...
SBP designates Domestic Systemically Important Banks for year 2026
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the designation of D-SIBs for the year 2026 in accordance with Framework...
New Customs scanning facilities to reduce cargo backlogs: Chief Collector: Wajid Ali
KARACHI: Chief Collector Customs Appraisement Wajid Ali has assured the business community that newly installed scanning facilities will be used...
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves cross $22.5b
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan rose to $22,506.1 million as reserves held by the State Bank of...
Karachi Port awards dredging contract to NDMS to accommodate deeper-draft vessels
KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has awarded a dredging contract to National Dredging & Marine Services (NDMS) to deepen the...
Zong announces Rs4b investment in Karachi
KARACHI: A high-level delegation from Zong China Mobile Pakistan met with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, during which an...
Google introduces Digital Pasban to tackle online risks for children
KARACHI: Google is set to unveil “Digital Pasban” on Thursday, a new initiative aimed at equipping Pakistani families with tools...
