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First container vessel arrives at Karachi port after Hormuz disruptions
KARACHI: The container vessel MV Selen, operated by the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) under AP Line berthed at Karachi Port...
FBR revises customs values for imported auto spare parts vide Valuation Ruling No.2064/2026
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, notified the changes through Valuation Ruling No. 2064/2026, replacing the earlier framework...
SMEDA opens new market pathways for women at ‘Made in Gujranwala’ Expo in Karachi
KARACHI: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has strengthened its support for women entrepreneurs and microenterprises by facilitating...
Pakistan RDA inflows rise 11pc to $261m in March 2026
KARACHI: Pakistan received $261 million through Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) in the month of March 2026, marking an 11 percent...
Freight fares slashed by 40pc after cut in prices of petroleum products
KARACHI: The Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance (PGTA) has announced a 40% decrease in freight fares following cut in prices of...
Russia approves import of Pakistani potatoes
KARACHI: In a major boost to Pakistan’s agricultural exports, the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has...
Pakistan’s forex reserves rise by $105m in one week
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded an increase of $105 million over the course of one week. According to the...
DG Valuation revises customs values for lithium ion batteries vide Valuation Ruling No.2062/2026
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has officially revised the customs values for lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, for...
Customs JIAP seizes gold, foreign currency worth Rs190m
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs has seized gold jewellery, gold bars and foreign currency worth around Rs190 million at the arrivals...
SRB awards 1300cc car in POS invoice prize draw to boost tax compliance in Sindh
KARACHI: The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has announced the winner of a 1300cc car in its third computerized prize ballot...
Pakistan Customs collects over Rs200b in RD in FY25
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported that Pakistan Customs collected over Rs200 billion in regulatory duty during...
Pakistan weighs trilateral maritime trade alliance with Ethiopia, Djibouti
KARACHI: Pakistan is considering the formation of a trilateral maritime trade alliance with Ethiopia and Djibouti to enhance regional trade...
RTO-II Karachi collects record Rs154b in salary tax in FY25
KARACHI: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) II Karachi of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has posted a record Rs154...
First dredging operation begins at Karachi Port Trust
KARACHI: A new era has begun for Karachi Port Trust's business partners. According to the port administration, the National Dredging...
Pakistan moves to regulate virtual assets with first PVARA meet
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) convened its first formal Authority meeting yesterday under the newly enacted Virtual...
Tanker carrying petrol arrives at Port Qasim, Karachi
KARACHI: A crude oil tanker carrying petrol arrived at Port Qasim in Karachi, Pakistan, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The vessel,...
DG Valuation revises customs value on import of empty tin cans vide VR No.2057/2026
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Pakistan Customs Valuation, Karachi, has issued a new customs valuation ruling revising the import value...
SBP introduces ease for IT exporters and freelancers
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a series of reforms to facilitate IT exporters and freelancers, aiming...
SBP may hike interest rate to 14pc amid inflation & IMF delay
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan is reportedly preparing for a significant increase in its benchmark interest rate at the...
Gwadar regains global attraction as 14629-tonne cargo vessel docks at port
GWADAR: The Gwadar Port is witnessing a steady rise in commercial activity as confidence among global shipping companies begins to...
