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IMF team to visit Pakistan on Nov 2 for first review of standby arrangement
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission will visit Pakistan on Nov 2 to discuss the first review of the...
GCF approves $120m to support ADB’s Community Resilience Partnership Program in Asia & Pacific
ISLAMABAD: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $120 million in climate adaptation financing to support the Asian Development Bank’s...
Ministry of Commerce grants early kinnow export permission
ISLAMABAD: Breaking free from old traditions, the Ministry of Commerce has issued a notification stating that kinnow exports will commence...
Multan Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle foreign currency to Saudi Arabia
MULTAN: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement team deputed at Multan International Airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle foreign currency and arrested...
Zong 4G signs MoU with LCCI to strengthen city’s business ecosystem
LAHORE: Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading digital network, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industries...
Govt approves rise in gas prices
ISLAMABAD: The government finally okayed a massive hike in gas tariff, giving a massive blow to the inflation-weary masses that...
Pakistan-Indonesian trade can be improved by promoting private sectors’ linkages: Envoy
JAKARTA: Pakistan’s acting Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal Fiaz has said that Pakistan had a promising scope to develop close cooperation...
SBP expects real GDP growth in the range of 2-3pc in FY24
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that Pakistan’s economic situation started to show some early signs of...
ECC allows import of fertilizer, wheat; permits revision of gas sale pricing
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved various summaries including revision of natural gas pricing, immediate import...
Pakistan, France discuss investment opportunities in key sectors
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s caretaker Minister Shahid Ashraf Tarar met with French Ambassador Nicolas Galey to discuss matters of mutual interest, including...
SBP increases retention limit of IT exporters to 50pc
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) introduced new measures to facilitate Information Technology Exporters and Freelancers for bolstering exports of...
FBR reshuffles 69 PCS officers of BS-18-19 & 20 with immediate effect
ISLAMABADI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued notification for transfers and postings of following Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) officers...
Collector Rehmatullah Vistro directs anti-smuggling squads to enhance monitoring to curb smuggling
MULTAN: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement has started monitoring of essential commodities including sugar and urea which were smuggled from Pakistan...
RCCI organizes solidarity rally for Palestine
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) hosted a meeting to express its support for Palestine followed by...
Customs I&I taking measures to curb under-invoicing: Habib Ahmed
KARACHI: Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) Director Habib Ahmed reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing under-invoicing issues. Speaking...
FBR starts action against millers for allegedly declaring lower value of sugar
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched an action against sugar millers for allegedly declaring a lower value...
ECC likely to approve massive hike in gas tariff
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has started preparations to approve a massive hike in gas tariff and a summary would be...
PSO suspends fuel supply to PIA
KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) suspended fuel supply to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) amid non-transfer of daily payment to ensure...
Gohar conducts successful meetings with Chinese Business leaders
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ijaz concluded a series of highly productive meetings with China’s prominent business leaders...
FBR dismisses Appraising Officer Bushra Aafrin from service for unauthorized absence
LAHORE: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dismissed Appraising Officer Ms. Bushra Aafrin, due to her unauthorized absence from duty....
