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Nepra okays $58b plan for power generation in next 11 years
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has conditionally approved the Integrated System Plan (ISP) 2025, which envisages around...
Bilal Bin Saqib seeks global cooperation on digital finance
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal Bin Saqib has called on...
Pakistan, Qatar explore trade route through Middle East, Türkiye to Europe
HONG KONG: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad bin...
Pakistan seeks another $200m for tax reforms as past lending comes under scrutiny
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is moving to secure another $200 million in foreign financing for tax administration reforms, even as planning authorities...
ICCI delegation calls on Minister for State on Interior
ISLAMABAD: Sardar Tahir Mehmood, called on Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and discussed the sealing of commercial plazas...
Around 70 global crypto exchanges seek licences to enter Pakistan, says PVARA chief
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan as the country moves from a ban on cryptocurrencies towards a regulated digital-asset market, Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory...
FBR to deploy real-time production monitoring system across leather sector by Dec 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) plans to begin real-time monitoring of leather production by November 2026, with the...
Roshan Digital Account investments reach $13.9b
KARACHI: Investment through Roshan Digital Accounts (RDAs) has reached approximately $13.9 billion, according to the latest data released by the...
Pakistan intensifies crackdown on Rs135b petrol adulteration scam
LAHORE: The government has intensified its crackdown on an alleged Rs. 135 billion petrol adulteration racket involving the import of...
EPBD unveils free ‘Pakistan Economic Dashboard’ with 75 years of data
ISLAMABAD: Recently, the Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) Think Tank officially launched the ‘Pakistan Economic Dashboard’. This public digital...
Pakistan forex reserves rise by $1.18b after commercial loan receipt
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a significant increase after the government received funds under a commercial loan arrangement. The...
IMF mission set to visit Pakistan on Sept 22 for fourth EFF review
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are scheduled to begin talks on September 22 for the fourth review...
FBR can hold up to Rs390b in tax refunds under IMF condition, Senate panel told
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) can hold up to Rs390 billion in tax refunds at any given time...
Pakistan inaugurates tribunal for resolution of disputes relating to telecommunication sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, inaugurated the Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal, established aimed at...
Major gas discovery in Sindh boosts energy security
KARACHI: Pakistan has taken another step towards strengthening its energy security after a major gas discovery was made in Sindh,...
Pakistan, Australia aim to update bilateral investment treaty by December
LAHORE: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Timothy Kane has expressed hope that the Pakistan-Australia Bilateral Investment Treaty will be updated...
Govt cuts duties on imported mobile phones, premium handset RD falls 20pc
LAHORE: The government has reduced regulatory and additional customs duties on imported mobile phones for FY2026-27, with regulatory duty (RD)...
PM Shehbaz gives in-principle approval to Pakistan’s new Auto Policy 2026-31
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given in-principle approval to Pakistan’s proposed Auto Policy 2026-31, paving the way for further...
SBP spends Rs29.6b on currency note printing in FY26
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) spent Rs. 29.6 billion on printing currency notes during fiscal year 2025-26, an...
New Zealand keen to explore cooperation with Pakistan in agri-tech
ISLAMABAD: New Zealand has expressed keen interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation with Pakistan in various sectors, particularly agri-tech. This...
