HeadlinesCommerce ministry considers one-time movement of commercial cargo under transit trade with Afghanistan
600 vehicles remain stranded at various locations; Stakeholders warn of millions in daily losses from detained containers and stranded vehicles, with Rs1.8bn in port charges and Rs3bn in security deposits locked.
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesRs3.38bn tax evasion uncovered as 77,000 kg of cellulose acetate misdeclared as polyester fiber
Cellulose Acetate Tow, a key raw material for cigarette filters, is subject to a high Federal Excise Duty of Rs44,000 per kg
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesNine non-custom-paid vehicles, smuggled goods worth Rs121.6 million seized in Quetta anti-smuggling operation
Seized NCP vehicles and goods include cigarettes, betel nuts, and Chinese salt
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesChina files WTO complaint against India over ICT tariffs, photovoltaic subsidies
Beijing accuses New Delhi of breaching trade obligations, citing unfair competitive advantage for domestic industries
Dec 20, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan strengthens seed regulation with expanded provincial inspector network
NSDRA deputes hundreds of provincial officials to curb fake and substandard seeds
Dec 19, 2025
HeadlinesPM Shehbaz orders intensified crackdown on smuggling, tax evasion
Petroleum smuggling measures boost revenue by 82pc; integrated enforcement system now nationwide
Dec 19, 2025
HeadlinesADB, railways minister review ML I upgrade, set July 2026 groundbreaking
Main rail corridor carries 80pc of passengers and 90pc of freight, officials say
Dec 19, 2025
HeadlinesChaman traders press govt for reopening of Pak Afghanistan border amid trade losses
Two month closure stalls billions of dollars in commerce, exporters report over $4m daily losses
Dec 19, 2025
HeadlinesPM Shehbaz calls for expanded trade, investment in talks with Australian envoy
Agriculture, livestock and mining flagged as priority areas; Pakistan condemns Sydney attack
Dec 19, 2025
HeadlinesTelecom, VC firms seek tax relief to spur investment and sector growth
Proposals discussed with finance minister; working group to review recommendations
Dec 19, 2025
HeadlinesFecto Cement resumes Sangjani plant operations after IHC order
Court declares earlier suspension illegal; company restores full production
Dec 19, 2025
HeadlinesGuddu, Nandipur ready for privatisation; DISCO bidding to start in January
PIA auction set for Dec 23; Rs80bn equity injection required from new investor
Dec 19, 2025