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Nisab of Zakat 2026 fixed at Rs503,529 for bank deductions
KARACHI: The Government of Pakistan has officially fixed the Nisab of Zakat for 2026 at Rs503,529, setting the minimum threshold...
SBP launches ‘Cyber Shield’ to protect banking system, customers
KARACHI: As part of its Vision 2028 agenda, the SBP announced the launch of “Cyber Shield – the Cyber Resilience...
Pakistan secures dual honors at IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received the IFN Pakistan Deal of the Year 2025 and the IFN Syndicated Finance Deal of the...
Customs AIIA foils attempt to smuggle gold worth Rs90.65m abroad
LAHORE: In a significant victory against illicit trade, Pakistan Customs officials at Allama Iqbal International Airport have successfully intercepted a...
Pakistan in advanced talks with ADB for $2b loan to fund Karachi–Rohri ML-1 section: report
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Railways and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are in advanced discussions for a loan of about $2...
Pakistan on track to meet IMF benchmarks, but FBR tax shortfall remains a concern: report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to meet most of the key performance criteria outlined in its ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
FBR records 30pc increase in WHIT from retailors
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a 30 percent increase in withholding income tax collection from retailers...
LHC issues written order on plea challenging solar net metering regulations
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued a written order on a petition challenging NEPRA regulations and government...
IMF mission to reach Pakistan on Feb 25 for 3rd economic review
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is set to arrive in Pakistan on February 25 for the third economic...
SOEs losses declining gradually; go down by Rs74b: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said here on Monday that financial losses of the State-Owned Enterprises...
DG Valuation revises customs value on desiccated coconut imports
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has updated the customs value on the import of desiccated coconut,...
Artificial Intelligence key driver for future business growth: LCCI
LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar have highlighted the critical role artificial intelligence (AI) would play in shaping the future of...
Quetta Customs seizes electronic items worth Rs.151m
QUETTA: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Quetta along with other law enforcement agencies (LEAs) seized a large consignments of electronic items...
Transporters association announces hike in freight charges
KARACHI: Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced three percent increase in freight charges following an increase in petroleum prices. Talking...
PNSC adds new Aframax Tanker to fleet
KARACHI: The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has expanded its fleet with the induction of a new Aframax oil tanker,...
SBP slapped with heavy fine for denying paternity leave to employee
KARACHI: The Federal Ombudsperson for Anti-Harassment, Fauzia Viqar, has declared that fathers are entitled to paternity leave following the birth...
SBP now has 64.76-ton gold reserves worth $10.37b
KARACHI: After the rollercoaster ride in international bullion markets, the value of gold reserves of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...
Finance Minister pitches for private sector’s role in growth
LAHORE: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government alone cannot provide jobs to entire 240 million people therefore it...
Tax reforms to make system fairer, more effective: Najeeb A Memon
LAHORE: Director General, Tax Policy Office, Najeeb A Memon, has stated that the government’s economic strategy focuses on strengthening the...
Govt reviews trade with Iran after US signals possible tariff hike
LAHORE: The Pakistan government is reassessing its trade engagement with Iran after the United States announced that it may impose...
