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Punjab, China open International Agri Exhibition & Conference 2026 in Lahore
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Industry and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain and Chinese Consul General Sun Yan inaugurated the 19th International...
Roshan Digital Account attracts $12.7b inflows: SBP
KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis continue to show strong confidence in the country’s economy as a total of $12.74 billion has been...
Pakistan receives $3.5b in workers’ remittances in April 2026
KARACHI: Pakistan recorded workers’ remittances of $3.5 billion in April 2026, marking an 11.4 percent increase compared to the same...
Junaid Anwar announces major fee cuts at Gwadar Port to attract global shipping
GWADAR: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday announced sweeping reductions in tariff rates at Gwadar...
‘Gwadar Port sees boost with arrival of another transshipment vessel’
GWADAR: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday highlighted the growing transshipment potential of Gwadar Port...
FBR warns taxpayers to declare property details in tax returns
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has warned taxpayers of strict legal action against non-declaration of property details in income...
FBR reports 37pc surge in revenue paid with income tax returns
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has reported a 37 percent increase in revenue collected along with income tax returns...
FIA fines foreign shipping company over expired documents of crew
ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said on Sunday that it had fined a foreign shipping company Rs500,000 after a Syrian...
Barrick reaffirms commitment to Reko Diq Project
ISAMABAD: Pakistan government and mining company Barrick have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Reko Diq Project after Petroleum Minister...
IMF forecasts slower growth, higher inflation for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund has projected slower economic growth and higher inflation for Pakistan, highlighting the need for continued...
Govt raises petroleum levy; taxes hike petrol, diesel prices
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the levy on petroleum products, adding to the cost burden on consumers and making petrol...
Experts urge expansion of Third Schedule in sales tax regime
ISLAMABAD: Tax experts, economists, and business leaders called for major reforms in Pakistan’s sales tax regime in the upcoming federal...
FPCCI felicitates nation, Pak Army on one year of Marka-e-Haq
LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Indsutry (FPCCI) and United Business Group (UBG) Saturday felicitated the entire...
Goods transport fares hiked by 10pc across Pakistan after fuel price surge
LAHORE: Following the recent increase in petroleum product prices, Pakistan Mini Mazda Goods Transport has announced a 10 percent hike...
Pakistan to issue $250m Panda bonds within 10 days as China grants approval
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance that Pakistan had received final regulatory approval...
IMF approves $1.2bn loan tranche for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1.2 billion loan tranche for Pakistan, providing a significant boost to the...
ICCI hails Court verdict against ‘deemed Income’ tax on properties
ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sardar Tahir Mehmood has welcomed the landmark decision declaring Section 7-E of...
Pakistan likely to receive $1.2b IMF tranche as board meets today
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to receive a $1.2 billion tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) soon, as the Fund’s...
Pakistan rejects LNG spot bids hoping for cheaper Qatari supplies
LAHORE: Pakistan has decided not to approve the lowest bids submitted for two spot LNG cargoes despite receiving competitive offers...
FBR revises customs values for imported smartwatches & wearables vide VR No.2076/2026
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised customs values for imported smartwatches, smart bands, and smart rings to...
