Sugar mills oppose new export restrictions on molasses amid ethanol boom 

LAHORE: In a detailed letter addressed to the Federal Minister for Commerce & Industries, the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has laid...

IMF advises FBR to increase tax on salaried classes for fiscal stability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement significant tax reforms, targeting an increase in...

GB govt demands royalty, water user charges for Diamer Bhasha Dam

Committee formed by GB govt to consult with federal govt on net hydel profit

SCCI welcomes BVMW-Germany’s interest-free loan facility for KP

PESHAWAR: The president of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Fuad Ishaq welcomed BVMW –Germany for extending an interest-free loan facility...

Not the first time: PTI plans to throw spanner in IMF talks

Party’s founder announces he will address a letter to the IMF asking them to halt the programme over alleged rigging

KPK govt prepares Rs560bn budget for four months

One-month budget to be sent for approval, elected govt to get their budgets approved after setting up shop

Cabinet likely to give nod to 80km section of Iran-Pakistan Pipeline despite threat of sanctions

The IP Gas Pipeline has faced decades worth of delays because of persisting geo-political realities and concerns

PBS to deploy advanced software for efficient agricultural census 2024

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) is set to revolutionize agricultural data collection with its digital approach to the 7th Agricultural Census...

FBR aims to expand export facilitation scheme to entire textile sector 

LAHORE: Muhammad Sadiq, Chief Collector Customs, Appraisement, Punjab, announced plans by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the Export Facilitation...

SBP raises Rs361bn through Treasury Bills auction

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) exceeded its target in the latest auction of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), raising Rs361 billion against...

Govt introduces amendments to engineering bylaws 

New laws set to streamline foreign investment and ensure compliance, fueling growth

IMF urges transparency in Pakistan’s development projects

Pakistan is expected to negotiate a new three-year Extended Fund Facility with the IMF, contingent on Islamabad's commitment to fiscal reforms

KP power dept fails to utilize development budget

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Power and Energy Department has been reported to not have completely utilised its annual development budget, with...

Govt imports 220,000 tons of urea to support farmers

The Government has imported 220,000 tons of urea, addressing the recent fertilizer shortage and bolstering the agriculture sector. Commerce Minister Dr. Gohar...

Science ministry dept faces allegations of dubious financial management

PSQCA invests Rs 7.5bn in TDRs at one branch without fulfilling codal formalities