HeadlinesPakistan cargo ship docks in Bangladesh for the first time since 1971
Historic arrival of Pakistan's first direct cargo vessel in Bangladesh seen as a breakthrough in decades-old diplomatic divide, signaling renewed potential for trade and cooperation
Nov 15, 2024
HeadlinesGovt to repair Neelum-Jhelum tunnel at Rs23bn, plant offline for eight more months
Faulty section identified; temporary fix to avoid Rs222bn complete overhaul
Nov 15, 2024
HeadlinesGovt to enforce 'Know Your Customer' for importers, manufacturers under new tax ordinance
KYC system will enable FBR to trace sales records and identify non-compliant buyers who are not part of the tax roll
Nov 15, 2024
HeadlinesCourt temporarily halts 15% additional tax on banks failing to meet lending targets
Nearly a dozen banks seek relief from IHC, arguing against the tax introduced in the budget
Nov 15, 2024
HeadlinesIMF raises concerns over energy sector, provincial budget slippages
Energy reforms under scrutiny amid risks of default in public entities
Nov 15, 2024
HeadlinesFunding shortfall threatens delay of 115 road projects, NA panel informed
Ministry highlights M-6 Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway as a top priority amid budget constraints
Nov 15, 2024
HeadlinesPunjab Assembly passes Agricultural Income Tax Bill amid opposition walkout
Bill introduces super tax, fines for defaulters; opposition terms it anti-farmer legislation
Nov 15, 2024
HeadlinesGovt awaits IMF’s position on possible mini-budget, says state minister for finance
Malik announces top 5,000 high-net-worth non-filers to face scrutiny as Pakistan seeks to bridge tax gap and curb illicit cigarette trade
Nov 15, 2024
HeadlinesFinMin advocates for innovative climate solutions at COP29 to support vulnerable communities
Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan's first climate-focused agricultural fund to tackle climate challenges and ensure food security.
Nov 14, 2024
HeadlinesPM Shehbaz orders reduction in income tax for salaried class
The move is part of broader efforts to ease financial pressures on the middle class while improving the country’s overall economic conditions.
Nov 14, 2024
HeadlinesSilkbank's annual losses surge by 87%, reaching Rs. 12.3 billion in 2021
The financial burden was evident as interest expenses reached rs. 7.6 billion, and interest income turned negative at rs. 3.92 billion.
Nov 14, 2024
World Business NewsTrump's victory could ease Tesla’s autonomous vehicle path
In California, Tesla logs only 562 autonomous miles since 2016, while competitors like Waymo complete over 13 million
Nov 14, 2024