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FBR to auction NDP vehicles in D.I. Khan on March 13, 2025
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced an auction of non-duty paid (NDP) vehicles, scheduled to...
Samara Nazir appointed as advisor to FTO from Lahore
LAHORE: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has appointed Ms Samara Nazir a Grade 22 career officer of...
Moody’s revises Pakistani banks’ outlook to positive, citing resilience
ISLAMABAD: Moody’s has revised its outlook on Pakistan’s banking sector to positive from stable, citing improved operating conditions and resilient...
OGRA notifies hike in LNG prices for March
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced hike in liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices for March 2025....
Pakistan, Oman discuss trade, investment, agree on Sector-Specific cooperation
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Oman’s Minister for Commerce, Industry and Investment...
Pakistan seeks deeper ties with China in economy, technology
BEIJING: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, highlighted the key takeaways from China’s annual Two Sessions, emphasising economic confidence, technological...
Govt to import raw sugar to bring down soaring prices
ISLAMABAD: In its bid to stabilise and bring down soaring sugar prices, the federal government has decided to import raw...
FBR’s inaction raises concerns over tax accountability
MULTAN: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has once again demonstrated its reluctance to enforce accountability, failing to implement the...
LHC expresses displeasure over fee exemption for filing tax references
MULTAN: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has expressed strong displeasure over the exemption granted to the Federal Board of Revenue...
IMF approves government’s plan to reduce electricity rates: sources
LAHORE: The International Monetary Fund has given the green light to the government’s plan for reducing electricity rates during discussions...
Overseas Pakistanis send $3.1b in remittances in February 2025
ISLAMABAD: Remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis reached an impressive $3.1 billion in February 2025, marking a 55% increase compared to...
MoU signed between SCCI, Enablers to promote E-commerce
PESHAWAR: A strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and “Enablers”, a largest...
DPM chairs meeting to review progress on accessing IMF’s Resilience & Sustainability Facility
ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review progress on...
Finance Minister, UN Resident Coordinator discuss economy, development
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and UN Resident Coordinator, Mohammed Yahya during a meeting here...
FinMin sees all-time-high $36b remittances by FY end
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday provided a comprehensive update on the country’s economic progress,...
Audit report reveals ADB’s $30m aid ‘misuse’
ISLAMABAD: The $30 million aid provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Pakistan’s flood victims was allegedly diverted to...
Petrol price likely to drop by Rs15 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to cut the petroleum prices in upcoming second fortnightly review for March 2025 amid...
CCP issues show cause notices to steel manufacturers
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued Show Cause Notices to International Steel Limited (ISL) and Aisha Steel...
Hyderabad Customs impounds smuggled mobile phones worth Rs40m
HYDERABAD: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement conducted a raid on a mobile market in collaboration with Pakistan Rangers and Sindh Police....
Sazgar Engineering sells over 3,500 units in February
ISLAMABAD: Engineering Works Limited, a key player in the Pakistani automotive industry, reported its February 2025 production and sales figures....
