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Pakistan’s foreign direct investment rises 264pc in July 2026
KARACHI: Pakistan’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) surged 264% month-on-month to $179 million in July 2026, marking a sharp recovery...
Pakistan refiner Cnergyico expands US crude imports amid Hormuz disruption
KARACHI: Pakistan's largest refiner Cnergyico is buying more US crude as Islamabad seeks to diversify the country's energy supplies after...
Pakistan faces risk of LPG shortage as security concerns disrupt supply routes
KARACHI: Pakistan could face an LPG shortage in the coming days, with prices also likely to rise further amid growing...
Pakistan cracks down on dumped imports, as NTC runs 10 active probes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission is investigating 10 cases of alleged dumping by foreign exporters, and has already imposed temporary...
SBP cancels license of Al-Rahim Exchange Company over severe violations
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) just took strict regulatory action recently. SBP officially cancelled the authorization and license...
Pakistan, Hong Kong sign arrangement on customs cooperation
ISLAMABAD: A virtual Signing Ceremony was held at the Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad, for signing the “Co-operative Arrangement...
Minister announces 400-acre Port Qasim garment city project, 138,000 jobs projected
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced plans to establish a 400-acre apparel zone at...
FBR slaps new daily fines on delayed customs clearance starting Oct 1
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced new graded penalties for delays in filing goods declarations and clearing...
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise by $14m to $22.5b
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $14 million during the week ended August 7, 2026, reaching $22.498...
Pakistan’s economy moving in right says SBP governor
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jamil Ahmed has said the country’s economy is moving in the right direction, citing...
Millers seek export of 633,000 tonnes of surplus sugar
KARACHI: The sugar mill owners have again urged Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain to allow the export of 633,000...
PC Board advances airport outsourcing, LESCO, MEPCO privatisation
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board approved key steps for outsourcing Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIAP) and Karachi’s Jinnah...
Customs Appraisement issues operating procedure for newly setup cargo terminal at Port Qasim
KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement at Port Muhammad Bin Qasim has issued a standing order establishing operational procedures for...
Pakistan to set up 150-acre automotive processing zone at Port Qasim
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday announced plans to establish an automotive processing zone on...
PSW, Board of Revenue Sindh sign SLA for Digital Stamp Duty collection
KARACHI: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Board of Revenue Sindh (BoRS), formalizing arrangements...
Pakistan wins legal victory against India over basmati rice trademark in Australia
KARACHI: Pakistan has secured a major legal victory in Australia after the Federal Court dismissed an appeal by India’s Agricultural...
Banks, financial institutions to remain closed for three days
KARACHI: Banks and financial institutions across Pakistan will remain closed for three days this week, from August 14 to August...
Pakistan’s total debt burden nears record Rs84 trillion: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total debt burden has reached nearly Rs84 trillion, with the country’s overall debt rising by 7.4% year-on-year by...
Roshan Digital Account inflows rise 52pc to $282m in July
KARACHI: Investment inflows through Roshan Digital Accounts (RDAs) increased by 52% year-on-year to $282 million in July 2026, reflecting stronger...
SBP warns of major risks to Pakistan’s economy despite 4.5pc growth forecast
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has projected that the country’s economic growth will remain between 3.5% and 4.5%...
