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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports of non-textile products shrank 16.54 per cent in the first quarter (July-September) of the current year, mainly led...
ISLAMABAD: Growth in Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector slowed to 0.54 per cent year-on-year in August, compared to an 8.99pc rise in...
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s textile and clothing exports fell by 1.99 per cent in September, marking the second consecutive month of negative growth....
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports of services increased by 8.41 per cent in the second month of the current fiscal year compared to the same period last...
ISLAMABAD: Inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 5.6 per cent in September, up from 3pc in August, marking a sharp increase...
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise exports fell by 3.83 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, raising concerns among policymakers...
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fell short of its revenue collection target by Rs199 billion in the first quarter (July-September) of...
In a reversal of its earlier stance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) late on Tuesday night extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for...
ISLAMABAD: Concerns are mounting within the country’s top tax machinery that Pakistan’s income tax system is failing to capture the true wealth of...
• Decision taken on PM’s directive after committee’s recommendation • FBR analysis points to widespread reluctance in voluntary asset...
ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has directed immediate steps for establishing an Expo-cum-Display Centre in Islamabad and identifying land...
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for integration with its electronic invoicing system for all sales tax...
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that taxpayers are free to declare the market value of their movable and immovable assets at...
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to end the ongoing strike by Gilgit-Baltistan traders, the federal government on Wednesday agreed to exempt imports routed through...
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to impose taxes on TikTok content creators, a parliamentary committee was informed on...
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen trade, investment, and people-to-people ties with Southeast Asia, as Commerce...
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee has raised alarm over the widening trade deficit with China, urging the government to prioritise value addition,...
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...
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,...
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee was informed on Thursday that Pakistan plans to digitise all payments by the federal, provincial, and local...
TEHRAN: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Iranian Minister for Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadeq exchange the notes after signing...
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...
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to establish a centralised customs assessment centre in Islamabad to process Goods Declarations (GDs) from...
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has invited Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from leading global exchanges and...
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports presented a mixed picture in the first two months of FY26, with steady growth in the European...
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...
ISLAMABAD: A high-level government committee on Thursday reaffirmed that the country holds sufficient wheat stock and directed authorities to...
ISLAMABAD: The government is committed to transforming small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into drivers of sustainable growth and key players in the...
ISLAMABAD: In a major decision, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to resume publication of the...
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...
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...
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...
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise exports slipped back into negative territory in August, fuelling concerns among policymakers over weakening...
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) missed its revenue collection target by nearly Rs42 billion in the first two months of the current...
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...
ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Friday said the government is finalising a five-year Textiles and Apparel Policy aimed at making the...
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened compliance protocols by mandating quarterly return filings from couriers and payment...
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday unveiled a drastically simplified income tax return form for salaried individuals —...
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement a faceless, technology-driven customs inspection...
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal’s recent visit to Bangladesh marked a pivotal step in resetting long-term bilateral relations,...
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...
• Warns ignoring crypto regulations can expose Pakistan to sanctions, other risks • Says financial inclusion, transparency, speed key drivers for...
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,...
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic landscape is predominantly shaped by micro and small enterprises, with 95 per cent of all establishments employing...
ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan’s report for 2024-25 has revealed alarming tax shortfalls and widespread accounting discrepancies,...
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...
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a simplified electronic income tax return form for individual taxpayers for the tax year...
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Monday gave in-principle approval for the establishment of district-level chambers of commerce across the...
ISLAMABAD: The import of used vehicles jumped by nearly 41 per cent in the second half of FY25 following the introduction of faceless customs...
ISLAMABAD: The Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector recorded a contraction of 0.74 per cent in the outgoing FY25 compared to the previous fiscal...