Technical negotiations between Pakistan and IMF conclude
Policy level discussions to commence from Tuesday
FED not applicable on internet services, SC rules
ISLAMABAD:Â The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that internet services are exempted from the federal excise duty (FED) as it dismissed an appeal...
Trade deficit shrinks 28.4pc in seven months
The country's trade deficit witnessed a significant reduction during the first seven months (July-January) of the current financial year (FY20), shrinking by...
Weekly inflation up 0.21pc
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation (as on Feb 6) for the combined consumption group increased by 0.21pc as compared to...
Amid tall govt claims, exports fall 3.17pc in Jan
ISLAMABAD:Â The country's exports registered a 3.17 per cent decline in January this year as compared to the corresponding month of last year.
This...
Coronavirus outbreak: Pakistan bans import of zoonotic animals
ISLAMABAD:Â In the wake of coronavirus outbreak that has so far claimed the lives over 600 people worldwide, Pakistan has imposed a ban...
At least Rs35bn to be released for Karachi’s development: Asad Umar
--'The impression that govt is fast-tracking Karachi projects under MQM’s pressure is completely wrong'
--'Govt chalking out a three-year National Growth Strategy to...
‘Certificate condition’ for new gas supply schemes approved
ISLAMABAD: The government has imposed a new condition, making it mandatory the provision of ‘natural gas availability certificate’ for new gas supply...
Govt eyes increasing software exports to $10bn
To achieve this target, a 40-acre 'software city' will be constructed in Islamabad
FBR chief Shabbar Zaidi to be replaced if health doesn’t improve
Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has hinted that the federal government may remove Federal Board of Revenue...
No mini-budget in the offing, says minister
Economic Affairs Minister Hammad Azhar has categorically dispelled the impression that the incumbent government has any plan to introduce a mini-budget.
Talking to...
PSX suspends trading of two Diamond Group companies
LAHORE: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday suspended trading in the shares of Diamond Industries Limited (DIIL) and Shaffi Chemical Industries...
PM approves summary to ban sugar export
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday approved a summary to ban the export of sugar.
The move comes in the wake to...
PM Imran Khan approves import of sugar
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday decided to allow import of sugar in a bid to keep demand and supply intact, a private...
SECP asked to review policy for stock brokers, brokerage houses
ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary panel on Thursday directed the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to review policy for stock brokers and brokerage...