Mubarak Zeb Khan

Trucks stuck at Iranian border irk Senate panel

Committee defers income tax amendment bill. Updated 27 Feb, 2025 09:26am

Trade deficit with nine states widens

Trade gap with the regional countries widens mainly due to higher imports from China, India and Bangladesh. Updated 26 Feb, 2025 11:38am

TDAP asked to keep sectors updated on export demand

Trade authority informs that 10 new trade missions created abroad to promote products. Published 25 Feb, 2025 06:51am

Trade deficit with Middle East widens

Increasing trade deficit a cause for concern among policymakers, primarily due to rising influx of petroleum products from region. Published 23 Feb, 2025 07:31am

Weekly inflation rises on spike in sugar rates

SPI-based inflation rebounds after 7 consecutive weeks of deceleration. Updated 22 Feb, 2025 10:28am

‘Pakistan can’t afford boom-bust cycle’: Aurangzeb

Finance minister says there will be no more free rides; all sectors must contribute to taxes. Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:23am

Large-Scale Manufacturing production shrinks 1.8pc

Big industry production has seen a negative trend since August 2024 due to domestic and global factors. Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:19am

600 trucks stuck at Pak-Iran border

Aurangzeb responds to Senate committee's concerns; panel also reviews challenges of barter trade with Iran. Updated 20 Feb, 2025 09:55am

Rice drives raw food exports to $4.6bn

Rice shipments rise 3.7pc to $2.19bn in July-Jan; Bangladesh among new markets opening up for Pakistani rice. Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:15am

Textile exports surge 16pc

Bounce back to double digits compared to a year ago, maintaining bullish trend in current FY. Updated 18 Feb, 2025 10:53am

Islamabad, Riyadh to upgrade trade ties

Aurangzeb, in Saudi Arabia to participate in AlUla conference, meets with Saudi counterpart. Updated 16 Feb, 2025 12:58pm

Pakistan, Turkiye to review trade agreement

Commerce minister reaffirms Islam­abad’s commitment to facilitating foreign investment. Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:24am

Rules for utilising Pakistan Single Window amended

FBR notifies SRO140 of 2025, amending the Customs Rules 2001. Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:12am

NA panel expands scope of non-filer purchases in tax bill

Directs banks to report transactions exceeding income declared in tax returns. Updated 12 Feb, 2025 10:28am

Exports to Europe rise on improved demand in 1HFY25

Export resurgence due to slight increase in demand for Pakistani goods in western, eastern and northern Europe. Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:52am

Exports to central Asian states fall 17pc in July-Dec

Imports from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to Pakistan increase significantly. Published 06 Feb, 2025 07:50am

Merchandise exports post meagre growth

Trade gap widens 18pc to $2.31bn in January. Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:47am

Inflation hits nine-year low at 2.4pc

PM claims govt policies benefiting ordinary people. Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:45am

Growing fuel imports widen trade gap with Middle East

Crude oil imports surge 16.15pc in quantity in the first half year of FY25. Published 02 Feb, 2025 08:33am

January collection target missed by Rs85bn

Revenues grow 26pc to Rs6.5tr in 7MFY25. Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:28am