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HBL distributes over 3.5m shares among 383 employees under deferred compensation plan
MULTAN: Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has credited over 3.5 million shares to its employees as part of its Risk Aligned...
IWCCI to hold ‘Islamabad Eid Gala’, Colorful celebration to attract businesses, families
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) will hold two days, ‘Islamabad Eid Gala’ to promote women’s empowerment...
Pakistan’s cotton industry fears EU review of GSP+ status amid sales tax burden
ISLAMABAD: The local cotton industry is growing increasingly concerned over reports that the European Union (EU) may review Pakistan’s Generalised...
DG Valuation fixes new import values for lithium batteries vide VR No. 1964/2025
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on imported lithium batteries to counter massive under-invoicing...
First ‘Made in Pakistan’ expo opens in Jeddah, showcasing 137 companies
JEDDAH: Pakistan’s first-ever single-country exhibition, ‘Made in Pakistan’, was inaugurated in Jeddah by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan,...
Pakistan, China sign three MoUs in RE, cement, fertilizer sectors
BEIJING: Pakistan and China on Thursday signed three different Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in the areas of...
Burki, Shamshad call on Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday held separate meetings with veteran economists and former...
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves $16.04b
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at US$ 16,044.1 million while the SBP reserves recorded as $...
PM orders immediate steps to make Gwadar Port fully operational
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed urgent measures to operationalize Gwadar Port on a commercial basis and formed a...
Good news for non-filers willing to buy properties
ISLAMABAD: Non-filers can ‘buy’ properties worth Rs10 million as the task force on the revival of the real estate and...
PTC seeks reforms in appeals system
MULTAN: Pakistan Tax Bar Council President Anwar Kashif Mumtaz has emphasized the urgent need for modern reforms in the tax...
PM vows to take country towards economic growth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the commitment to take the country towards economic growth. Chairing federal cabinet meeting...
Finance Minister attends pre-budget session, appreciates ICCI leadership proposals
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called upon the private sector to take an active role in Pakistan’s economic...
PRA posts 45pc growth in generation of revenue in January 2025
LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has achieved a record tax collection of PKR 22.21 billion in January 2025 under...
FBR seeks additional staff, logistics to address Rs7tr tax gap
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has requested additional staff and logistics to address the staggering Rs7 trillion tax...
APCAA, KCAA demand Pakistan Customs to restore licences of 45 clearing agents in 15 days
KARACHI: All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) and Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to Pakistan...
PSX, SBP to remain closed on Feb 5 due to Kashmir Day
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) will remain closed on Wednesday, February 05, 2025, in observance of the Kashmir...
CDNS revises target of Rs40b for Islamic Finance in FY 2024-25
ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has revived the annual collection target and set Rs40 billion in investment...
SFD, Pakistan ink pacts worth $1.61b
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad on...
Sindh approves Agri Tax Bill, income above Rs150m to be taxed up to 10pc
KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet has approved the Agriculture Income Tax Bill 2025, aligning with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) requirement....
