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Pakistan loses Rs3.4 trillion annually to illicit trade, smuggling & counterfeit goods
LAHORE: Pakistan loses an estimated Rs3.4 trillion annually in tax revenue due to illicit trade, with smuggling and counterfeit goods...
Weekly foreign exchange reserves decline by $184m: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves witnessed a decline of $184 million during the week ending April 25, 2025, according...
Finance minister briefs S&P on reform progress and economic stability outlook
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, along with his team held a Zoom meeting with representatives...
SAARC Chamber delegation calls on Commerce minister, seeks support for upcoming regional trade event
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by Hina Mansab Khan, Chairperson of the SAARC...
Karachi Enforcement foils bid to smuggle 14,000 donkey skins to China
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs anti-smuggling squad have foiled an attempt to smuggle over 14,000 donkey skins to China, raising serious...
AI system launched in Pakistan to streamline cross-border trade
ISLAMABAD: A technology company from Pakistan has introduced AI Faceless Operations — a fully automated, 24/7 system designed to digitize...
IMF’s Outlook 2025 predicts 2.6 to 3.6pc growth in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: International Monitory Fund (IMF) has issued the Regional Economic Outlook 2025 for Pakistan, predicting its growth rate 2.6 percent...
Finance Minister underscore’s macroeconomic stability, private sector’s role in engagement with OICCI
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday underscored the importance of macroeconomic stability and enhancing...
PTAF seeks FBR’s chairman intervention over inefficiency of customs field formations
KARACHI: Pakistan Tax Advisory Forum (PTAF) expressed serious concerns over the several pressing issues prevalent in the field formations of...
Businessmen slam FBR, FIA over alleged investor harassment
ISLAMABAD: Members of the business community, joined by officials from key economic ministries, on strongly criticized the Federal Board of...
FinMin Aurangzeb hints at final IMF programme if reforms succeed
KARACHI: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday expressed optimism, stating that if the current reform agenda is implemented effectively,...
Maritime Minister launches complaint cell to speed up public services
ISLAMABAD: A minister's complaint cell has been launched as a key component of the upcoming comprehensive reforms in the maritime...
SBP to announce new monetary policy on May 5
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will announce its new monetary policy on May 5. The business community and economic...
Pakistan-Kazakhstan IGC concludes with the signing of important protocols and MoUs
ISLAMABAD: The 13th Session of the Pakistan-Kazakhstan Joint Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation was...
Pakistan-Canada meeting at PMO strengthens trade, investment
ISLAMABAD: Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, met Daniel Arsenault, Counsellor at Canada’s High Commission,...
Supreme Court questions distribution of super tax funds to provinces
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan raised important questions about the distribution of super tax funds during a recent hearing....
FBR chairman asks officials to ensure transparency, increase revenue
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial has directed the tax officials to utilize all their capabilities...
IMF board meets on May 9 to review Pakistan’s loan programmes
ISLAMABAD: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on May 9 to review Pakistan’s...
Banks to remain closed on May 1 due to Labour Day
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all commercial banks will remain closed for public dealings on May 1...
World Bank okays $108m additional financing for KP projects
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has approved additional financing for Pakistan, amounting to $108 million to execute two projects supporting...
