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ICCI, NYLP host National Youth Leadership Summit 2026
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik has called upon all segments of society to play...
Serious questions raised over Rs556.8m solar deal at Pak Datacom
LAHORE: Serious financial, administrative and corporate governance concerns have been raised over a Rs. 556.8 million solar panel transaction involving...
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves rise to $ 22.59b
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan surged to US$ 22,587.4 million as of August 21, 2006 while reserves...
PM directs third-party audit of FBR reforms to ensure transparency
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to complete all ongoing reform measures within...
FBR expands AML rules to cover high-value jewellers’ cash deals
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has broadened the scope of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) for dealers...
Pakistan deepens digital finance and technology engagement with Hong Kong
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, held a series...
Pakistan expects $6b investment as five refineries prepare to sign upgradation deals
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Friday held meetings with the managements of Pakistan’s five oil refineries...
IMF mission set to visit Pakistan next month for fourth EFF review
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected to arrive in Pakistan next month to assess progress under the...
Saudi Asyad Group pledges to expand investment in Pakistan, eyes airport privatisation
ISLAMABAD: Saudi investor Asyad Group has expressed its commitment to expand its existing investments in Pakistan and explore new opportunities...
PAAPAM urges govt to retain one-year used-car transfer ban in Auto Policy 2026-31
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has urged the government to retain safeguards against the...
Iran bans Pakistani firm over exporting untreated mangoes
ISLAMABAD: Iran has officially banned a Pakistani hot water treatment facility after detecting pest contamination in exported mango shipments, sparking...
Madrassas set to join formal banking system after landmark agreement
KARACHI: Religious leaders, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and financial institutions have agreed on a plan to resolve the...
FTO faults FBR over delayed women enterprise tax relief in IRIS
LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has criticised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for failing to operationalise a legal...
SC upholds CCP price-fixing finding against PVMA, orders Rs30m penalty deposit
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) finding that the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers...
Inclusive finance advances as lending expands to key productive sectors: Khurram Schehzad
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad on Thursday said Pakistan’s agenda of inclusive finance was making visible progress,...
Pakistani banks face $800m annual charges for remittance collection
ISLAMABAD: A Senate standing committee meeting has revealed that Pakistani banks pay around $800 million annually to overseas banks for...
Pakistan expects US response on $10bn facility ‘soon’: Khurram
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expecting a response from Washington within a couple of months on its request for a $10 billion...
FBR suspends three Islamabad customs officials after FIA arrests
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended three customs officials of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad, following...
Petroleum Minister calls for review of gas subsidy system, pricing slabs
ISLAMABAD: Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has called for a review of the existing gas subsidy system and pricing...
Khunjerab becomes Trade Powerhouse as Pakistan earns Rs15b from Chinese imports
LAHORE: Pakistan’s northern trade gateway witnessed record-breaking performance, with Customs authorities collecting nearly Rs15 billion in revenue from imports through...
