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PM to preside over Apex committee session of Special Investment Facilitation Council today
ISLAMABAD: Government has decided to efficiently utilise Special Investment Facilitation Council as the meeting of the council's Apex Committee has...
Probe launched into illegal clearance of goods amid import ban
LAHORE: A probe has been launched by the higher authorities after the revelations of illegal clearance of goods worth billions...
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt increases to Rs2.646tr
ISLAMABAD: The power sector’s circular debt jumped by Rs393 billion during the July-May 2023 to Rs2.646 trillion – representing an...
Governor SBP unveils Rs.75 commemorative banknote to mark 75 SBP years
KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad unveiled a commemorative banknote to mark the 75 years of the establishment...
‘Default mantra’ disappointed as rupee strikes back after IMF pact: Malik Bostan
KARACHI: The Forex Exchange Dealers Association chairman Malik Bostan has said that the value of the Pakistani Rupee has increased...
Federal govt notifies salary increment for employees
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has issued a notification regarding increment in the salaries of government employees. The pay raise was decided...
Good news for Karachiites: Ferry service between Do Darya to Port Qasim proposed
KARACHI: A Japanese company has suggested launching a ferry service from Karachi’s Do Dorya to Port Qasim, as well as...
Lahore I&I led by Additional Director Ch. Rizwan Bashir shows outstanding performance during FY2022-23
LAHORE: Under the guidance of Faiz Ahmad Chadhar, Director-General, Customs Intelligence and Investigation and under the supervision of Ch. Rizwan...
FBR announces reward for Customs I&I field formations for outstanding performance
LAHORE: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced reward to field formations of Customs Intelligence and Investigation for the period...
IMF agreement is an opportunity for long-term economic reforms: President ICCI
ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari has said that the IMF agreement is a positive...
FBR extends tax returns date till Sept 30
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date for filing of income tax returns. The FBR has...
CPI inflation slides down to 29.4pc in June: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Monday that the Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation...
Pakistan, Syria to enhance industrial cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Damascus Chamber of Industry, Ghazwan al-Masry during a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic...
Fitch, Moody foresee challenges for Pakistan despite IMF deal
KARACHI: Pakistan’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $3 billion stand-by arrangement (SBA) will provide some relief...
IMF agreement: Pakistan not allowed to offer tax amnesty
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has given nine ‘major assurances’ to International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the staff-level pact on a $3 billion...
SBP’s foreign exchange reserves rise $533m to $4.7bn
KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $533 million to $4.7 billion. “On...
Pakistan sees 43pc reduction in trade deficit in 2022-23
KARACHI: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed by 43.03 per cent to $27.547 billion during 2022-23 against $48.354bn recorded in the previous...
IMF deal pushes Pakistani rupee up by 11.1 against dollar
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee on Tuesday gained massively in the interbank market during the intraday trade after the government struck...
Pakistan, China discuss avenues to further strengthen cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China here on Monday discussed various avenues available for both countries to deepen bilateral relations in economic,...
FBR likely to face legal complications over tax on windfall profits
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will face legal complications to collect new tax on windfall profits gains of...
