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Financial sector grows 17.8pc amid improved macroeconomic conditions: SBP
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Thursday, stated that the financial sector maintained its operational and financial resilience during the...
DG Valuation determines customs valuation for import of Apple iPhones vide VR No1999/2023
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, an arm of the FBR, issued Valuation Ruling No. 1999/2025 dated April...
Pakistan to launch Sovereign Domestic Green Sukuk in May: Khurram Schehzad
KARACHI: The Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad, Wednesday, announced that Pakistan is going to launch Sovereign Domestic Green Sukuk...
Banking deposits grow 11.7pc YoY to Rs31.6 trillion, investments surge 23.3pc in March 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s banking sector has shown strong growth in deposits, advances, and investments during March 2025. According to data compiled...
Pakistan shipping companies should be operational on Saturdays: Khurram Ijaz
KARACHI – Pakistan shipping companies should remain open on Saturdays, says Khurram Ijaz, an eminent customs and logistics expert. This...
Highway blockade in Sindh cripples supply chain network: industrialists
KARACHI: Sending shockwaves across the country's economy, six-day National Highway blockage by Sindh’s protesters has paralysed supply networks and halted...
Majority expects SBP to cut rates by 50bps ahead of May 5 meeting: survey
KARACHI: With the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) set to announce its monetary policy decision on May 5, market expectations...
FBR eyes tax on YouTube, social media earnings in Budget 2025-26
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively considering the implementation of a new tax regime specifically targeting income...
PSW, AKS-iQ collaborate to strengthen TBML compliance and fintech innovation
KARACHI: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Karachi-based RegTech firm AKS-iQ have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering trade-based...
Foreign investors repatriate $1.72b in profits in nine months
KARACHI: Foreign investors repatriated $1.72 billion in profits from their investments in Pakistan during the first nine months (July-March) of...
CDNS secures Rs1.14 trillion in fresh bonds, meets 69pc of FY25 target
KARACHI: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has secured Rs 1.14 trillion in fresh bond investments as of April...
Goods transporters call off strike after talks in Karachi
KARACHI: In a welcome relief for the business sector, goods transporters ended their nationwide strike on Saturday after successful talks...
FDI rises 14pc to $1.64b in first nine months of FY25
KARACHI: Pakistan received $1.644 billion in net foreign direct investment during the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal year,...
Transporters’ strike disrupts cargo movement at Karachi port
KARACHI: The Transporters of Goods Association (TGA) has escalated its strike at Karachi ports, effectively halting the movement of cargo...
Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves fall by $91m: SBP
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a decline of $91 million in the country’s total foreign exchange...
Pakistan considers US commodity imports to avert Trump-era tariffs: Bloomberg
KARACHI: Pakistan is exploring the option of importing more cotton and soybean from the United States in an effort to...
Current Account records $1.86b surplus in 9 months of FY25: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan’s External Current Account Balance recorded a surplus of US$ 1.859 billion during July to March 2024-25 as compared...
Several PCS officers promoted to BS-19 with immediate effect
KARACHI: Pakistan Customs Service has promoted several officers to BS-19, marking a new milestone in their careers. The following BS-18...
K2 Airways, Chinese firm ink accord for Karachi-Kashgar cargo flights
KARACHI: Taking another step forward to strengthen trade relations between Pakistan and China, K2 Airways and a Chinese state-owned Development...
SBP launches ‘Pakistan Financial Literacy Week’
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday officially inaugurated Pakistan Financial Literacy Week (PFLW) 2025, a nationwide initiative...
