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GILGIT-BALTISTAN: The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has officially launched an online portal for the issuance of Tax Exemption Certificates (TECs) for...

Pakistan Sundar Industrial Expo 2026 opens with focus on innovation & investment

LAHORE: The three-day Pakistan Sundar Industrial Expo 2026 commenced with an inauguration ceremony led by Provincial Minister for Industries and...

Junaid Anwar Chaudhry pushes for steel self-sufficiency via Sea-to-Steel green corridor

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chaired a high-level review meeting Friday to accelerate the Sea-to-Steel Initiative...

Banks slash ERF mark-up by 3pc to boost exports

KARACHI: Pakistan’s banking sector has reduced the mark-up rate on export financing by 3 percent, bringing the end-user rate under...

UAE agrees to two-month rollover of $2b deposit for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates has agreed in principle to roll over Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit for a short period...

Minister assures Saudi investors of Pakistan’s full support

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Board of Investment (BOI) Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh assured the Saudi delegation that the BOI would extend full...

Economic stability, wider tax net top government goals: FinMin Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb said the government is focused on achieving economic stability, expanding the tax net, and ensuring...

UAE-Pakistan trade pact in final stage of signing: envoy

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday quoted the UAE’s ambassador as saying the Emirates and...

Finance Minister welcomes IFC, ADB engagement in private sector financing

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with a high-level international investors' delegation to advance private sector-led growth and...

FinMin highlights venture capital support, innovation priorities in meeting with Gobi Partners

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s venture capital and innovation...

Finance minister meets US delegation, discusses Rs10m investment boost & economic reforms

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb met with a high-level US delegation led by John Mark, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of...

Pakistan, Bangladesh consider ferry service to boost trade, tourism

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh are considering launching a ferry service and establishing a direct shipping line as part of efforts...

Pakistan’s exports to US reach $3b in six months

KARACHI: Pakistan’s exports to the United States have seen a steady increase in the first half of the fiscal year,...

Quetta Customs impounds narcotics worth Rs10b in two operations

QUETTA: A joint team of Pakistan Customs, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and other law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) seized narcotics during two...

PCJCCI sees Basant as platform for tourism growth

LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP): The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Wednesday appreciated Punjab government for successfully...

Ports & terminal operators deliver record collections: SRB FY25 report

KARACHI: Port and terminal operators emerged as the largest contributors to sales tax on services in Sindh during fiscal year...

Panda Bonds postponed for fourth time as Finance Ministry misses deadline

ISLAMABAD: The government has once again postponed the issuance of $250 million worth of Panda Bonds, marking the fourth revision...

Pakistan’s stance on closure of Pak-Afghan border gaining global support

TORKHAM: Pakistan's stance on the closure of the Pak-Afghan border is gaining global support. In its report, the international journal...

SBP chief expects broader recovery than IMF forecast