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Inflation in Pakistan continues to surge
ISLAMABAD: Inflation in Pakistan continues to surge amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with the weekly inflation rate increasing...
SRB awards 1300cc car in POS invoice prize draw to boost tax compliance in Sindh
KARACHI: The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has announced the winner of a 1300cc car in its third computerized prize ballot...
FBR raids major real estate developers in Lahore in surprise tax crackdown
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a major enforcement action against two prominent housing developers in Lahore,...
FinMin convenes business leaders to explore ways to strengthen trade
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday convened business leaders from across the country to shape...
Pakistan’s economy expected to grow, but downside risks loom: ADB
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy recovered as growth strengthened and inflation declined in fiscal year 2025 (FY2025, ended 30 June 2025), supported...
Pakistan’s growth forecast slashed as regional tensions drive inflation, says WB
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has warned that tensions in the Middle East are impacting several countries, including Pakistan, leading to...
Fuel prices may drop by up to Rs100 per litre
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to witness a major reduction in petroleum prices, with officials indicating a possible cut of up...
Pakistan eyes boost in tyre exports as Chinese-backed firm announces $120m expansion
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with Jin Yongsheng, Chairman of Service Long March...
Pakistan Customs collects over Rs200b in RD in FY25
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported that Pakistan Customs collected over Rs200 billion in regulatory duty during...
Pakistan’s diplomacy defuses Iran–US crisis, averts regional conflict: Saigol
LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol appreciated the wise leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz...
Pakistan weighs trilateral maritime trade alliance with Ethiopia, Djibouti
KARACHI: Pakistan is considering the formation of a trilateral maritime trade alliance with Ethiopia and Djibouti to enhance regional trade...
Shehbaz Sharif meets Chinese delegation to boost trade
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation from a Chinese company to discuss enhancing business ties between...
Pakistan reports 17pc surge in foreign remittances in March: Khurram Schehzad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded a 17 percent surge in foreign remittances received during the month of March with Saudi Arabia once...
Punjab signs MoU to boost AI and digital growth
LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken a major step to advance its digital vision by signing a Memorandum of Understanding...
Pakistan to secure $1b ADB loan for climate resilience
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is to obtain a loan of one billion dollars from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to improve its...
RTO-II Karachi collects record Rs154b in salary tax in FY25
KARACHI: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) II Karachi of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has posted a record Rs154...
FTO directs FBR to clear refunds before starting income tax recovery
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure that income tax recovery...
IMF to send mission to Pakistan next month for FY27 budget talks
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to dispatch its mission to Pakistan next month to finalise the upcoming budget...
Fuel dealers threaten nation-wide strike over commissions
ISLAMABAD: Nationwide fuel supplies could soon be disrupted as filling station operators threaten a collective strike over stagnant profit margins....
Punjab launches Rs150b Industrial & Export Program for SMEs growth
LAHORE: The Government of Punjab has approved a massive Rs150 billion Industrial Development and Export Program aimed at accelerating industrial...
