NA panel urges value addition to narrow China trade gap

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee has raised alarm over the widening trade deficit with China, urging the government to prioritise value addition,...

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

Trade deficit with nine states soars 28pc

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries increased by 27.94 per cent in the first two months of FY26, reaching $2.592...

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

Weekly inflation rises 4.17pc

ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, as measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose by 4.17 per cent year-on-year in the week ending Sept 18,...

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

All govt payments to be digitised by June 2026

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee was informed on Thursday that Pakistan plans to digitise all payments by the federal, provincial, and local...

20.09.2025 30

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Islamabad, Tehran sign protocols, eye $10bn trade

TEHRAN: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Iranian Minister for Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadeq exchange the notes after signing...

19.09.2025 60

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Big industry grows 9pc in July

ISLAMABAD: The Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector staged a recovery, posting a robust year-on-year growth of 8.99 per cent in the first month of...

18.09.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Govt to centralise customs assessment to curb corruption

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to establish a centralised customs assessment centre in Islamabad to process Goods Declarations (GDs) from...

17.09.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Pakistan seeks partners for digital future

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has invited Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from leading global exchanges and...

15.09.2025 50

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Textile exports hinge on European Union

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports presented a mixed picture in the first two months of FY26, with steady growth in the European...

15.09.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

SPI jumps 5.03pc on costly perishables

ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), increased 5.03 per cent year-on-year in the week ending Sept 11, owing...

14.09.2025 10

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Govt orders crackdown on wheat price speculation

ISLAMABAD: A high-level government committee on Thursday reaffirmed that the country holds sufficient wheat stock and directed authorities to...

13.09.2025 10

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Govt reaffirms efforts to boost small and medium enterprises

ISLAMABAD: The government is committed to transforming small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into drivers of sustainable growth and key players in the...

12.09.2025 30

Mubarak Zeb Khan

PM Shehbaz orders revival of taxpayers’ directory after 5 years

ISLAMABAD: In a major decision, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to resume publication of the...

11.09.2025 30

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Trade deficit with Middle East soars 22pc

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit with the Middle East surged by 22.38 per cent in the first month of FY26, largely driven by the rising influx of...

10.09.2025 90

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Perishables push inflation up 5pc

ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose 5.07pc year-on-year in the week ending Sept 4, driven by soaring...

07.09.2025 50

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Services exports rise 18.3pc in July

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports of services rose by 18.27 per cent year-on-year in July — the first month of FY26 — mainly on the back of a strong...

06.09.2025 30

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Exports fall 12.5pc as demand dips in August

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise exports slipped back into negative territory in August, fuelling concerns among policymakers over weakening...

04.09.2025 30

Mubarak Zeb Khan

FBR faces Rs42bn gap amid tax slowdown

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) missed its revenue collection target by nearly Rs42 billion in the first two months of the current...

01.09.2025 40

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Short-term inflation rises 3.57pc

ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose 3.57 per cent year-on-year during the week ending Aug 28, mainly...

31.08.2025 30

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Govt finalising five-year policy to boost textile exports

ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Friday said the government is finalising a five-year Textiles and Apparel Policy aimed at making the...

31.08.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

FBR moves to tighten e-commerce oversight

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened compliance protocols by mandating quarterly return filings from couriers and payment...

30.08.2025 30

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Tax overhaul, faster privatisation on government agenda

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday unveiled a drastically simplified income tax return form for salaried individuals —...

29.08.2025 30

Mubarak Zeb Khan

PM Shehbaz pushes for AI-driven customs reforms

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement a faceless, technology-driven customs inspection...

28.08.2025 30

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Pakistan, Bangladesh forge stronger economic ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal’s recent visit to Bangladesh marked a pivotal step in resetting long-term bilateral relations,...

27.08.2025 30

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Raw food exports decline 10.25pc in July

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s raw food exports saw a 10.25 per cent decline in July 2025, primarily due to a significant drop in rice shipments, marking the...

25.08.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Nation must embrace ‘new economy’, says Aurangzeb

• Warns ignoring crypto regulations can expose Pakistan to sanctions, other risks • Says financial inclusion, transparency, speed key drivers for...

25.08.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Textile exports surge by 32pc in July

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s textile and clothing exports saw a strong start to the current fiscal year, rising by 32 per cent in July. This surge,...

24.08.2025 10

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Micro enterprises drive Pakistan’s economy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic landscape is predominantly shaped by micro and small enterprises, with 95 per cent of all establishments employing...

23.08.2025 10

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Rs790bn tax gap exposes systemic rot

ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan’s report for 2024-25 has revealed alarming tax shortfalls and widespread accounting discrepancies,...

23.08.2025 10

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Exports to nine regional states rise

ISLAMABAD: Exports to nine regional countries grew by 5.10 per cent in the first month of the current fiscal year compared to the same period last...

22.08.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

FBR notifies simplified e-return form for taxpayers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a simplified electronic income tax return form for individual taxpayers for the tax year...

21.08.2025 40

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Lawmakers endorse local chambers

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Monday gave in-principle approval for the establishment of district-level chambers of commerce across the...

20.08.2025 10

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Faceless clearance lifts vehicle imports, not revenues

ISLAMABAD: The import of used vehicles jumped by nearly 41 per cent in the second half of FY25 following the introduction of faceless customs...

18.08.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Big industry contracts 0.74pc in FY25

ISLAMABAD: The Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector recorded a contraction of 0.74 per cent in the outgoing FY25 compared to the previous fiscal...

17.08.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Experts say maritime sector is a $100bn opportunity

ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, experts have called for urgent action to unlock the potential of Pakistan’s maritime sector,...

15.08.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Services exports rise 9.2pc to $8.39bn in FY25

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports of services grew by 9.23 per cent to $8.39 billion in FY25, up from $7.68bn in the previous year, mainly on the back...

11.08.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Sensitive Price Index inches up 1.73pc YoY

ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose 1.73pc year-on-year during the week ending Aug 8, driven mainly by...

10.08.2025 10

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Number of farm households jumps

ISLAMABAD: In what marks a significant transformation in the agrarian landscape, the number of farm households in Pakistan surged to 11.7 million in...

08.08.2025 10

Mubarak Zeb Khan

PM directs FBR to eliminate bureaucratic barriers

• Urges full reform implementation by tax authority • Asks federal, provincial govts to maintain reform momentum • New Urdu tax forms expected...

07.08.2025 40

Mubarak Zeb Khan

FBR sets safeguards against sales tax fraud arrests

ISLAMABAD: Amid mounting pressure from the business community over sweeping powers granted to tax officials under Sections 37A and 37B of the Sales...

06.08.2025 10

Mubarak Zeb Khan

FBR sets safeguards against sales tax fraud arrests

ISLAMABAD: Amid mounting pressure from the business community over sweeping powers granted to tax officials under Sections 37A and 37B of the Sales...

06.08.2025 2

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Pakistan loses ground to rivals with new 19pc US tariff

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s value-added textile sector has raised alarms over the United States’ recent imposition of a 19 per cent tariff on Pakistani...

04.08.2025 40

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Pakistan loses ground to rivals with new 19pc US tariff

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s value-added textile sector has raised alarms over the United States’ recent imposition of a 19 per cent tariff on Pakistani...

04.08.2025 7

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Fuel and food costs push July inflation to 4.1pc

ISLAMABAD: Headline consumer inflation rose to 4.1 per cent in July, up from 3.2pc a month earlier, driven by a rebound in fuel and food prices,...

03.08.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Exports to EU rebound, hit $8.86bn in FY25

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to European countries posted a year-on-year increase of 7.44 per cent in FY25, largely driven by improved demand in...

02.08.2025 20

Mubarak Zeb Khan

FBR exempts online foreign services from 5pc levy

ISLAMABAD: The government has exempted the 5 per cent tax on digitally imported goods and services as part of a tariff-related agreement with the...

02.08.2025 10

Mubarak Zeb Khan

Exports to EU rebound, hit $8.86bn in FY25

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to European countries posted a year-on-year increase of 7.44 per cent in FY25, largely driven by improved demand in...

02.08.2025 10

Mubarak Zeb Khan

FBR exempts online foreign services from 5pc levy

ISLAMABAD: The government has exempted the 5 per cent tax on digitally imported goods and services as part of a tariff-related agreement with the...

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Mubarak Zeb Khan

Trade with Central Asia shrinks amid rising imports

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to five Central Asian countries (CACs) declined by 31.63pc during the outgoing fiscal year (FY25), despite efforts to...

28.07.2025 50

Mubarak Zeb Khan

PM approves digital overhaul of FBR to curb tax evasion

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the development of a modern and world-class digital ecosystem in the Federal Board of...

28.07.2025 10

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