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Lahore Enforcement seizes goods worth Rs13.02b in 269 anti-smuggling operations

22/04/2026

DG Valuation revises import values for polyester yarn amid war crisis vide VR No.2069/2026

21/04/2026

Zong launches Pakistan’s first 5G facilitation Kiosk at Islamabad Airport

21/04/2026

LHC allows Rs11.2b cost equalisation adjustment deduction for SNGPL in tax dispute

21/04/2026

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Pakistan banks see Rs141b rise in manufacturing deposits in March 2026

KARACHI: Commercial banks in Pakistan recorded an increase of more than Rs141 billion in deposits from the manufacturing sector in...

Aurangzeb holds key meetings in Washington, agrees to promote trade & investment

WASHINGTON DC: Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a series of key meetings on the sidelines of the...

Pending tax cases exceed Rs5.4 trillion; PM voices concern over FBR performance

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s unresolved tax litigation has climbed to more than Rs5.4 trillion, marking a sharp rise over the past two...

Customs arrest two preventive officers after 400kg of seized silver allegedly swapped with lead

LAHORE: Pakistan Customs has arrested two preventive officers after an internal inquiry found that a large quantity of seized silver...

64pc price gap fuels shift to illicit cigarette market in Pakistan: report

ISLAMABAD: The federal government, in coordination with provincial authorities, has launched a nationwide crackdown on the illegal cigarette trade to...

FinMin discusses reform agenda with World Bank

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb commenced his engagements at the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026...

Fitch affirms Pakistan’s ‘B-‘ rating with stable outlook

ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Pakistan’s long-term foreign currency rating at ‘B-’ with a stable outlook, pointing to progress in...

Pakistan opens transit corridor with Iran by sending first shipment to Uzbekistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Directorate General of Transit Trade announced this week it has operationalized a new transit corridor via Iran by...

Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan’s ability to meet external obligations on time

NEW YORK: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday highlighted Pakistan’s key reform priorities while participating...

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KARACHI: June 05 - The first large vessel capacity 5000 container Friday steamed into Karachi Port after increasing the depth of Karachi Harbour. APP

First container vessel arrives at Karachi port after Hormuz disruptions

KARACHI: The container vessel MV Selen, operated by the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) under AP Line berthed at Karachi Port...

FBR revises customs values for imported auto spare parts vide Valuation Ruling No.2064/2026

KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, notified the changes through Valuation Ruling No. 2064/2026, replacing the earlier framework...

SMEDA opens new market pathways for women at ‘Made in Gujranwala’ Expo in Karachi

KARACHI: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has strengthened its support for women entrepreneurs and microenterprises by facilitating...

Iran Central Bank Governor meets DPM Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD: Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Dr Abdolnasser Hemmati called on Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad...

Diesel price cut by Rs134.81, petrol down Rs11.83

ISLAMABAD: In a major relief for inflation-hit consumers, the government has reduced petroleum prices, slashing petrol by Rs11.83 per litre...

Punjab Food Authority steps up enforcement, inspects 1.36 million food units

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has carried out large-scale inspections across the province, checking 1,363,198 food units to date...

Pakistan RDA inflows rise 11pc to $261m in March 2026

KARACHI: Pakistan received $261 million through Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) in the month of March 2026, marking an 11 percent...

Freight fares slashed by 40pc after cut in prices of petroleum products

KARACHI: The Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance (PGTA) has announced a 40% decrease in freight fares following cut in prices of...

Russia approves import of Pakistani potatoes

KARACHI: In a major boost to Pakistan’s agricultural exports, the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has...

Aurangzeb, Saudi finance minister discuss ongoing economic cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, saw off the Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, at...

Aurangzeb departs for US to participate in IMF-WB meetings