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Pakistan exporters face up to $9,000 shipping costs to US
KARACHI: Pakistani exporters are facing a sharp increase in shipping costs to the United States, with freight rates on some...
FBR updates Customs Act, Customs Tariff 7 Fifth Schedule for FY 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has updated the Customs Act, 1969, Pakistan Customs Tariff for fiscal year 2026-27...
FBR seals illegal cigarette factory in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Sunday sealed an illegal cigarette manufacturing facility in Malir area of Karachi...
Pakistan’s economy being shifted from aid to trade, investment: FinMin Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan’s economy is being shifted from reliance on external assistance towards...
FBR officers alleged $100m wealth claim draws attention
ISLAMABAD: Former State Bank of Pakistan governor Dr. Ishrat Hussain’s remarks about the wealth of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...
Pakistan, Russia set to launch pilot container freight train
LAHORE: Pakistan and Russia are set to strengthen cooperation in the railway sector with the launch of a pilot container...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia set $3bn target for agricultural, food exports
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have set a target to increase Pakistan’s agricultural and food exports to...
Pakistan’s oil import bill rises to $1.28b in July
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil import bill rose to $1.28 billion, equivalent to around Rs357.05 billion, in July as higher global oil...
FBR revises property valuation rates across Quetta
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised the fair market values of immovable properties across Quetta, covering urban...
FBR grants Rangers, Frontier Corps limited customs powers along borders
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has authorised Pakistan Rangers and Frontier Corps personnel to exercise specified functions and...
LNG prices decrease in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Saturday notified a significant reduction in liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices...
PHC stops 3pc tax collection from steel industry
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has stopped authorities from recovering a disputed 3% additional tax from a steel industry...
Pakistan makes record Rs1.2 trillion early debt repayment: Khurram
KARACHI: Pakistan has made its largest-ever single early debt repayment, retiring Rs. 1.2 trillion ahead of maturity, according to Khurram...
WB, KP govt review ongoing collaboration, future partnership
PESHAWAR: Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Finance, Muzzammil Aslam, and Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah jointly...
Pakistan aims to become world’s 24th largest economy, join G20: Ishaq Dar
LONDON: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan’s goal is to become the world’s 24th largest...
Ali Pervez Malik holds separate meetings with OICCI, PSO leadership
KARACHI: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik held separate meetings with the leadership of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and...
Pakistan ready for digital economy, says Bilal Bin Saqib
HONG KONG: Pakistan is preparing to embrace emerging technologies and the digital economy, Minister of State and Chairman of the...
Pims Hospital receives Rs22bn over three years
ISLAMABAD: The federal government provided Rs22 billion to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) Hospital over the past three years,...
Afghan border closure drags Pakistan-Central Asia trade down 51pc to $219m in FY26
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s bilateral trade with five Central Asian countries plunged 50.62% year-on-year to $219.125 million in FY26, as the closure...
Bejaan Resorts, South Air sign agreement
ISLAMABAD: Bejaan Resorts and South Air (Private) Limited will formally enter into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening air connectivity...
