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FBR reacts to mini budget rumours
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reacted to the ‘rumours’ of introducing a mini budget in the current fiscal...
IMF releases $1b loan tranche to Pakistan
WASHINGTON DC: Following the board’s meeting, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the first tranche of $1 billion to Pakistan,...
BRI, CPECP projects to benefit China and Pakistan equally: Aleem Khan
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan has said that projects initiated under the Belt...
IMF board approves $7b bailout for Pakistan; tranche of $1.1b expected this month
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board on Wednesday approved a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Pakistan,...
Appraisement East clarifies classification of high-speed washer
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Appraisement East has issued an official classification of high-speed washers, declaring that these items will be...
MoneyGram suspends services due to cybersecurity issue
KARACHI: MoneyGram, the US-based financial services company known for facilitating money transfers and cryptocurrency trading, has temporarily halted its services...
Pakistan, Turkmenistan to sign MoU for Gwadar port access under CPEC
KARACHI: Pakistan and Turkmenistan are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that would grant Turkmenistan access to Gwadar...
Petrol price in Pakistan may drop again from Oct 1
ISLAMABAD: Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are expected to see a reduction starting October 1, 2024, as the government...
APTMA says revival of industry ‘next to impossible’
KARACHI: Textile mills owners’ body has said that the revival of the industry has been next to impossible in existing...
FBR abolishes non-filer category to tighten the noose around tax evaders
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to appease the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other global lenders for stabilising the economy, the...
Bank Alfalah gets global recognition with 2 GIFA awards
KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has earned international acclaim by winning two awards at the 2024 Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA), highlighting...
SHC suspends order of CAT in case of 86760 kilograms of betel-nuts seized from SITE Area
KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) suspended an order passed by Custom Appellate Tribunal (CAT) for release of 86760 kilograms of...
Pak-China agreed for working together to complete mega projects
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China will work together for the completion of ML-1, M-6 and M-9 projects in order to strengthen...
Pakistan, Belarus to sign ‘Trade Road Map 2025-27’ soon
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said that Pakistan and Belarus have principally agreed to sign a...
Pakistan’s economy improving due to economic discipline: ADB
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank has said that Pakistan’s economy has improved owing to its economic discipline. In an update...
FBR announces action against unregistered businesses
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that it will launch action against unregistered businesses after October 1....
Pakistan awaits IMF nod to much-needed $7b loan with bated breath
LAHORE: The Pakistan government is optimistic that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will greenlight the much-awaited $7 billion Extended Fund...
Multan Customs push for unified control over anti-smuggling efforts
MULTAN: In a decisive move to combat the rising tide of smuggling, the Multan Customs Collectorate is advocating for greater...
Multan Customs conducts physical tests for recruitment of sepoys
MULTAN: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement successfully conducted physical tests for candidates applying for the post of Sepoy (BS-05) at the...
Pakistan’s Qist Bazaar raises $3.2m in Series A funding
ISLAMABAD: Qist Bazaar, Pakistan’s leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) fintech startup, has raised $3.2 million in a Series A...
