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EPBD unveils free ‘Pakistan Economic Dashboard’ with 75 years of data
ISLAMABAD: Recently, the Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) Think Tank officially launched the ‘Pakistan Economic Dashboard’. This public digital...
Pakistan forex reserves rise by $1.18b after commercial loan receipt
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a significant increase after the government received funds under a commercial loan arrangement. The...
IMF mission set to visit Pakistan on Sept 22 for fourth EFF review
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are scheduled to begin talks on September 22 for the fourth review...
Pakistan inaugurates tribunal for resolution of disputes relating to telecommunication sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, inaugurated the Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal, established aimed at...
Govt cuts duties on imported mobile phones, premium handset RD falls 20pc
LAHORE: The government has reduced regulatory and additional customs duties on imported mobile phones for FY2026-27, with regulatory duty (RD)...
PM Shehbaz gives in-principle approval to Pakistan’s new Auto Policy 2026-31
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given in-principle approval to Pakistan’s proposed Auto Policy 2026-31, paving the way for further...
SBP spends Rs29.6b on currency note printing in FY26
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) spent Rs. 29.6 billion on printing currency notes during fiscal year 2025-26, an...
New Zealand keen to explore cooperation with Pakistan in agri-tech
ISLAMABAD: New Zealand has expressed keen interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation with Pakistan in various sectors, particularly agri-tech. This...
Active digital payment merchants rise to 2.03 million: Kiyani
ISLAMABAD: The active merchants using digital payments in Pakistan have surged to 2.03 million from just 0.5 million, already exceeding...
SMEDA, PMYP sign MoU to expand financial, business support for youth
ISLAMABAD: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) on Thursday signed a...
Jam Kamal highlights Pakistan’s strategic role in regional connectivity at Belt and Road Summit
HONG KONG: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, addressing the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, reaffirmed...
Pakistan receives much-needed LNG as Qatari cargo docks at Karachi port
KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday received a boost to its LNG supplies after a Qatari cargo carrying 81,936 metric tonnes of...
FBR mandates 5pc tax on social media influencers & content creators
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is officially taxing digital income. Consequently, the FBR will enforce a 5% Withholding...
No more office visits: MCI digitises business licences
ISLAMABAD: Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) has fully digitised its municipal licence services, eliminating manual processing and allowing applicants to secure...
Pakistan receives $3.66b in workers remittances in August: Khurram Schehzad
KARACHI: Pakistan received $3.66 billion in workers’ remittances in August 2026, registering a 16.5% increase year-on-year, data from the State...
FBR offers unprecedently liberal tax facility to small traders
KARACHI: Member Inland Revenue (IR) Zubair Bilal has described the Aasan Tax Return Filing facility as one of the most...
World Bank flags Pakistan’s $69m digital economy enhancement project
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank recently flagged significant implementation gaps in Pakistan’s Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP). According to newly reviewed...
NEPRA sets uniform grid charges for open access electricity consumers
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued its decision to introduce uniform grid charges for open access...
Pakistan, Oman plan sister-port link between Gwadar, Sohar to boost regional trade
KARACHI: Pakistan and Oman are working towards establishing Gwadar Port and Oman’s Sohar Port as sister ports to strengthen maritime...
Investing in Balochistan’s Youth is investing in Pakistan’s Future: Sardar Tahir Mehmood
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Sardar Tahir Mehmood has called upon the business community, philanthropists and...
