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Govt to review privatization plans for two LNG power plants
ISLAMABAD: The Ministerial Group advised a reconsideration of the privatization of two LNG power plants due to concerns about the...
Pakistani exports to China jump 46pc in July-Jan
LAHORE: This uptick elevated the value of exports to $1.72 billion, up from $1.18 billion in the corresponding period of...
KPT inks accord for outsourcing operations to Abu Dhabi Ports Group
KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar witnessed the signing of a commercial agreement between Karachi Port Trust and the Abu...
Karachi customs to auction 18 used cars on Feb 14
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs will hold auction of 18 old and used cars on February 14, 2024. The auction presents...
ECP stops caretaker govt from carrying out fundamental reforms in FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Secretary wrote a letter to the caretaker government to stop them from carrying...
FBR issues clarification about digital invoicing for FMCG sector
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed importers, manufacturers, and wholesalers/ dealers/ distributors of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)...
PAJCCI for issuing special passes to truck drivers transporting goods between Pakistan, Afghanistan
PESHAWAR: Coordinator Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi has suggested issuing special passes to truck drivers...
SIFC apex body approves Strategic Canals Vision 2030, FBR reforms
ISLAMABAD: The Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) granted in-principle approval for the Strategic Canals Vision 2030...
Customs I&I asks terminal operators to hold all yarn import from UAE
KARACHI: The Regional Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) Karachi has asked all terminal operators to block consignments of...
Karachi Enforcement recovers smuggled fabric worth Rs73.34m from two godowns in Bhadurabad
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement has recovered huge consignment of foreign-origin fabric and sofa curtain cloth from two godowns located...
Financial advisory services agreement signed for Roosevelt Hotel’s development
ISLAMABAD: The Privatization Commission a financial advisory services agreement with a consortium led by Jones Lang La Salle Americas Inc...
Ethiopian delegation called on caretaker finance minister
ISLAMABAD: An Ethiopian delegation led by Minister of Fiscal Policy and Public Finance Dr Eyob Tekalign Tolina called on Caretaker...
Govt extends Tiwana’s term as secretary revenue division
ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division has extended the additional charge of the post of Secretary, Revenue Division assigned to Malik Amjad...
FBR introduces single sales tax return system for telecom sector
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a single sales tax return for the telecom sector, applicable for...
Import of solar pael: PCA arrests accused in Rs80b money laundering scam
KARACHI: The Pakistan Customs Karachi is reportedly facing stiff resistance in busting a group involved in the multibillion-rupee money-laundering scam...
ECC approves Rs7.15b grant for education sector development
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved technical supplementary grant amounting to Rs 7.15 billion for the...
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves drop by $78.9m
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves decreased US$78.9 million and stood at US$13,262.5 million as of January 26, 2024....
FTO entertains 8,129 complainants, gets refunded Rs17.74b
LAHORE: Minister of State and Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has entertained a record number of 8,129...
ECP exempts customs employees from performing election duties
MULTAN: Election Commission of Pakistan has exempted Customs employees from election duties after the request of Federal Board of Revenue....
SBP refutes IMF-related speculations behind new currency notes decision
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan's decision to introduce new currency notes was not taken at the behest of the...
