FBR’s move to block SIMs of non-filers under scrutiny by PTA
Authority reportedly reviewing bureau's decision, aiming to ensure compliance while protecting telecom consumer interests, amid ongoing discussions with stakeholders
Pakistan prepares for IMF’s next bailout programme
Fund's team to spend two weeks in Pakistan, focusing on macroeconomic and fiscal framework for the next 3-4 years
Pakistan faces fiscal pressures after concluding $3bn IMF programme
A key issue is the country’s historic high interest rate of 22%, which has consumed around 60% of the budget.
FBR to block mobile SIMs of 0.5m non-filers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that 506,671 individuals who did not file their tax returns for the year...
New IMF deal crucial to consolidate economy: PM Shehbaz
A Turkish company will arrive in Islamabad on April 6 to negotiate airports’ outsourcing process, says PM Â
PM Sharif shares five-year economic plan with cabinet
Responsibility with accountability will be hallmark of the five-year roadmap, PM opined
LSMI production sees 1.84% YoY growth in January
Despite the monthly gains, the cumulative performance for the 7MFY24 indicates a 0.52% decline compared to the same period in the previous year
Govt initiates three-phased privatisation of SOEs
Privatisation list prioritises entities such as PIA and Discos, focusing initially on loss-making SOEs
Aurangzeb’s appointment is a positive step in right direction: Bloomberg
Sharif’s return increases the chances of securing a new IMF package, says analyst
Customs Department forms high-level committee to combat mobile phone smuggling
Telecom Operators Association and Mobile Phone Manufacturers Association to nominate a member each to join the committee’s ranks
Jam Kamal Khan assumes office as Federal Minister for Commerce
An inclusive approach that fosters growth and stimulates investment will be taken by the ministry, says Khan
What lies ahead for Muhammad Aurangzeb?Â
The new finance minister faces the toughest negotiation of his career as he takes the driving seat.Â
Coalition govt pushes ahead with PIA’s privatisation
PM seeks schedule for privatisation of flag-carrier, orders to remove hurdles in recovery of Rs 1.7 trn stuck-up taxesÂ
SECP files criminal cases against individuals involved in stock market manipulation
Accused gained significant profits by manipulating share prices of three listed companies in 2019, 2020, and 2021
Abbasi urges new govt to go privatisation route
Privatisation is the only way forward for to overcome the economic crisis, says former premier Â