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State Bank of Pakistan releases data on Roshan Digital Accounts
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has released updated figures on Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA), reporting $216 million deposited in...
SBP announces revised banking hours for Ramazan
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced revised banking hours for the holy month of Ramazan, applicable to banks...
Pakistan to repay $1.3b Eurobond in April 2026, Panda bond issuance expected after China’s holidays
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is preparing to repay around $1.3 billion in foreign debt in April 2026, which includes both principal and...
FBR dividend tax collection jumps 21pc in first seven months of FY26
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a 21 percent increase in income tax collection from dividends during...
Pakistan revises rice export rebate scheme to boost competitiveness, removes price cap
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has amended the Duty and Taxes Remission for Export (DLTL) scheme to address concerns raised...
Chinese group to invest $1.3b to build IMIC at Karachi port
KARACHI: China’s Shandong Xinxu Group is planning to invest as much as $1.34 billion to build an integrated maritime industrial...
SMEDA & TDAP join forces to boost MSME exports
LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) have agreed to...
POL import bill declines by 4.39pc to $9.046b in 7 months of FY-2026
ISLAMABAD: The imports of the overall petroleum group decreased by 4.39 percent during the first seven months of the current...
Customs sepoy martyred, two injured in terrorist attack on Yarik check-post
DERA ISLMAIL KHAN: A sepoy of Pakistan Customs was martyred while two others were injured in a pre-dawn terrorist attack...
FBR partners with LUMS to up skill FBR officers in AI, data science & modern tax administration
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has signed contract with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) for the delivery...
Current Account records $121m surplus in January 2026: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan’s External Current Account Balance recorded a surplus of US$ 121 million in January 2026 compared to a deficit...
Pakistan reassures Barrick Gold on Reko Diq project security
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured foreign investors of its ability to secure the Reko Diq copper-gold mine project, a key part...
FBR, NADRA unveil secure electronic system for sharing citizens’ data
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have established a secure electronic...
Pakistan Customs to auction imported vehicles at KGTL on Feb 25
KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has announced a major public auction of imported and seized vehicles scheduled to be held on February...
Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to strengthen agricultural cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain underscored the need for enhanced technical cooperation, exchange of...
SBP announces Bank Holiday on 1st Ramazan for Zakat deduction
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan and all the banking and financial institutions will observe Bank Holiday for Zakat deduction...
PM invites Austrian investors, business companies to invest in Pakistan
VIENNA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored Pakistan’s commitment to boosting bilateral economic cooperation with Austria while highlighting the...
Economic partnership between Pakistan, Hungary set to grow: Envoy
ISLAMABAD: Hungarian Ambassador to Pakistan Zoltán Varga-Haszonits says economic partnership between Pakistan and Hungary is set to enter a new...
FBR issues new customs values for spray dispensing components vide VR No.2043/2026
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued fresh customs values for spray dispensing components to ensure accurate assessment...
PSO profit climbs to Rs12.1b in 1HFY26 on strong fuel sales
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) reported a profit after tax of Rs12.1 billion for the half year ended December 31,...
