Punjab revenue collection up 9pc despite Covid-19 challenges: minister

GST collection surges 45pc YoY in 1st half of FY21

Over Rs319bn released for uplift projects under PSDP

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has so far released Rs319.56 billion for various ongoing and new social sector uplift projects under the Public...

Pakistan up 31 places on border trading index: FBR

'Concerted efforts by Pakistan Customs led to impressive performance in terms of compliance with the provisions of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement'

SBP to announce monetary policy on 22nd

The Monetary Policy Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would meet on Friday to decide about the country policy rate. According...

Oil import bill shrinks 22.3pc in 1st half of FY21

Pakistan imported oil and petroleum products worth $4.77bn in 1HFY21, as against $6.14bn last year

Provinces directed to ensure steady supply of wheat

Finance minister orders food ministry to chalk out a comprehensive strategy to ensure smooth supply of wheat flour at reasonable rates

Govt to import sugar to stabilise price, Senate told

Hafeez Shaikh says PTI govt can't be blamed for spike in foreign debt, 'as it is also repaying loans obtained by previous govts'

APTMA lauds SNGPL for ensuring uninterrupted supply to export sector

APTMA chairman apprises SNGPL MD of issues pertaining to low gas pressure in Punjab, says productivity being compromised due to this single factor

Importers in a fix over delay in EV ordinance

Govt yet to issue ordinance despite approval of Electric Vehicle policy by cabinet about a month ago

Remittances likely to cross $28 billion this year

Pakistan is expected to receive record remittance inflows of up to $28 billion this year, as initiatives launched by the government and...

Govt urged to establish rail link with Afghanistan to boost bilateral trade

PESHAWAR: After Iran and Turkmenistan laid railway tracks to further expand their trade with Afghanistan, Pakistani traders have also demanded the construction...

Mobile phone imports surge 52pc to $938m in July-Dec FY21

ISLAMABAD: The import of mobile phones jumped 52pc year-on-year (YoY) to $938 million during the first half (July-December) of the current fiscal...

Food exports decline 7.64pc, imports surge 52pc in 1HFY21

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's food group exports declined 7.64pc year-on-year (YoY) to $2.03 billion during the first six months (July-December) of the current financial...

Cement exports drop 8.6pc YoY in December 

ISLAMABAD: The export of cement declined 8.58pc year-on-year (YoY) to $19.253 million in December 2020, as compared to $21 million in December...

Telecom sector contributions to national exchequer rise 129pc in 2020: report

PTA mulls spectrum auction of LTE, VoLTE services this year as a precursor to 5G