Five customs officials martyred, two others injured in firing incident

MULTAN: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Multan Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) has rolled out stringent measures targeting transporters involved in the trade...

SECP files criminal complaint against two individuals on charges of frontrunning

KARACHI: Based on an investigation conducted under the Securities Act, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has...

FBR officer ‘kidnapped’ from Rawalpindi

LAHORE: A Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officer has been reportedly kidnapped from Rawalpindi. As per details, FBR’s Assistant Director,...

Regulatory violations: SBP imposes Rs775.5m in fines on banks, exchange firm

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed fines worth Rs775.5 million on eight banks and one foreign exchange...

FinMin Aurangzeb, Donald Lu discuss Pakistan’s reform agenda in high-level meeting

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s reform agenda came under discussion during a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and United States State...

Uzbek envoy invites FPCCI leadership to attend Tashkent Int’l Investment forum

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Oybek Arif Usmanov invited the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce...

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WASHINGTON DC: April 17 - Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, in a meeting with UAE's Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini. APP/ABB

Minister appreciate UAE’s support for Pakistan economic challenges

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb appreciated United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) support to help Pakistan deal with...

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WASHINGTON DC: April 17 - Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, in a meeting with Mr. Hiroshi Matano, Executive Vice President, MIGA. APP/ABB

MIGA’s support Pakistan in attracting foreign investments: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb appreciated Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA’s) continued support to Pakistan in attracting foreign...

Govt to abolish post of Commissioner Appeals in FBR to expedite tax related cases

ISLAMABAD: The cabinet committee for disposal of legislative cases is likely to approve the abolishment of the Commissioner (Appeals) position...

SRB raids renowned Karachi restaurants for non-compliance

KARACHI: The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) launched a crackdown on renowned restaurants in Karachi targeting establishments that have flouted tax...

Pakistan eyes billions of dollars investment after high-powered Saudi delegation visit

ISLAMABAD: A day after a Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan concluded his two-day visit to Islamabad, Prime Minister...

SECP publishes report on Pakistan’s potential for micro & inclusive insurance

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has issued a report titled “Unlocking the Potential of Micro and Inclusive...

ICCI president lauds PM’s directions for robust renewable energy management

ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari has applauded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directions to authorities...

Pakistan’s imports from India enhance 48pc in March 2024

LAHORE: Pakistan’s imports from India jumped to $278 million in March 2024, up by 48 percent on a year-on-year (YoY)...

DG Valuation determines customs value for soyabean meal

KARACHI: Directorate-General Customs Valuation have announced the establishment of a customs value of $0.50 per kg for the determination of...

Pakistan has begun negotiations with IMF for 3-year loan programme: Aurangzeb

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has initiated discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a new multi-billion dollar loan agreement to support...

WB assures support for reforms, digitalization programmes

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has assured Pakistan of its full support for reforms and digitalization programmes to stabilize economy...

Pakistan, KSA resolve to further build strong partnership, promote economic cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reiterated their resolve to build a strong partnership and further promote...

Pakistan commits to collaborative growth with IFC on key sectors