The customs classification committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed 20 percent customs duty on the import… Read More
National Assembly and Senate Both Reject Bill Seeking Funds for Punjab, KP Elections
The National Assembly’s and Senate’s Standing Committees on Finance and Revenue both rejected a bill titled “Charged Sum for General… Read More
CDC Engages Industry Stakeholders on New E-Voting Related Amendments
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has recently made amendments to the Companies (Postal Ballot) Regulations, 2018 whereby… Read More
Mari Petroleum and OPI Ink Gas Processing Contract for Shewa-1 Well in Waziristan
Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) and Orient Petroleum Inc (OPI) have entered into a Gas Processing Contract for the provision… Read More
Russian Delegation Arrives in Pakistan to Discuss Oil Sale
The Russian delegation has reached Karachi to expedite discussions on the purchase of Russian oil by Pakistan. The payment procedure… Read More
Pakistan Approves New National Curriculum for Class 9 – 12
The National Curriculum Council (NCC) Secretariat achieved a historic milestone as provincial representatives from across Pakistan signed off on the… Read More
$6 Billion Commitment Vital for Full IMF Agreement: Miftah Ismail
Former finance minister Miftah Ismail has said that $6 billion in commitments from friendly countries are needed for a full… Read More
SBP Asks Banks to Report Data on Foreign Exchange Returns
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked banks to submit data on Foreign Exchange Returns (FERs) generated by core… Read More
Digital Platforms Pivotal to Creating Economic Diplomacy
In a meeting held with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Minister of State and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister… Read More
IMF Projects Decline in Pakistan’s Gross Debt in FY23 and FY24
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a decrease in the gross government debt for Pakistan from 75.8 percent of… Read More
Govt Expedites Amendments to Toshakhana Bill
The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Wednesday while taking up the bill on the Toshakhana (Management and Regulation… Read More
Pakistani Households’ Purchasing Power Has Dropped by 38%
Food prices in Pakistan have been increasing for 11 consecutive months, eroding the purchasing power of households by as much… Read More
