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Banks continue process of establishing exchange companies
KARACHI: The country’s commercial banks are continuing to create their own exchange companies months after a massive crackdown on Pakistan’s...
FBR removes several items from negative list, boosts tax adjustment for export industries
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made significant amendments to the Sales Tax General Order (STGO) Number 9...
Torkham border closure enters fourth day, disrupting bilateral trade activities
TORKHAM: The Torkham border, a vital trade route, has been closed for four days, disrupting trading activities and causing concern...
Govt generates Rs158b through PIBs
KARACHI: The government on Wednesday raised Rs158 billion through the auction of fixed-rate Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) against the target...
IPO-Pakistan sensitizes SMEs about importance of IPRs to flourish
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) of Pakistan, Farukh Amil has said that SMEs should get better...
FBR seeks death penalty for narcotics smugglers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated the Customs Act, 1969, for the tax year 2024, specifying severe...
FTO detects flaws in valuation of immovable properties across Pakistan
LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has detected major flaws in the valuation of immovable properties across Pakistan, revealing a...
FBR defers decision to block mobile SIMs, electricity connections of non-filers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has deferred its decision to block mobile SIM cards and utility connections of...
Minister seeks DSSI report to ensure prevention of edibles’ profiteering, hoarding
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed has sought a detailed report from the Pakistan...
FPCCI to hold Round Table Discussion on Packaging Sector tomorrow
LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) will hold “Round Table Discussion” on the Packaging Sector: Challenges...
RIDB, Euronet ink accord to promote digital payments
KARACHI: Raqami Islamic Digital Bank (RIDB) and Euronet Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. have entered into an exclusive accord to promote digital...
SIFC ‘okays’ restructuring of FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has approved the Finance Ministry summary regarding the restructuring of Federal Board of...
November fuel cost adjustment was Rs4.12, CPPA now wants it at Rs5.62 for Dec
ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) wants to get the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) fixed at Rs5.62 per...
Customs foils bid to smuggle over 100 iPhones at Islamabad Airport
ISLAMABAD: Collectorate of Customs team deputed at Islamabad International Airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle dozens of expensive mobile phones...
Pak-China cargo route launched to facilitate air transport
LAHORE: A new China-Pakistan cargo air route has been launched to facilitate air transport. China’s largest air cargo carrier SF...
Islamabad, Tehran agree to increase trade to $5 billion
ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan struggles with dire economic indicators due to a depreciating local currency and depleting foreign exchange reserves, the...
UAE likely to roll over $2b loan to Pakistan this week
ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to roll over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan for one year....
750 prize bond draw results announced
KARACHI: In an exciting and much-anticipated event, the National Savings Division's Sialkot office conducted the 97th draw of the Rs750...
Govt cuts price of petrol by Rs8
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal government has announced a slight cut in the price petrol while the price of high-speed diesel...
FBR notifies April 30 as deadline for cement manufacturers to implement Track & Trace System
MULTAN: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given a final deadline of April 30, 2024, to cement manufacturers to...
