Mubarak Zeb Khan

Stakeholders asked to submit budget proposals

FBR sets Jan 31 as deadline for rec­e­iving budget proposals, advancing its plan to engage all stakeholders. Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:29am

Commerce Minister Kamal leaves for South Korea to sign trade partnership

Commerce minister's three-day visit aims to boost bilateral economic relations and foster trade and investment opportunities. Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:08am

Higher petroleum imports widen trade gap with Middle East

Exports to the Middle East rise 8.52pc to $1.349bn in July-November. Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:03am

Govt to take another shot at separating IRS, Customs

PM approves recommendation by task force for overhauling maritime sector; plan to be carried out by March 31. Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:29am

Export of services reaches $676m in November

Growth has returned since February thanks to a consistent increase in information technology exports. Updated 04 Jan, 2025 09:47am

Exports post modest rise of 0.67pc in December

Trade deficit soars 35pc to $2.44bn. Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:02am

CPI inflation hits near seven-year low at 4.1pc

ISLAMABAD: The annual inflation maintained a sharp deceleration trend, hitting an 81-month low at 4.1 per cent in... Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:02am

FBR falls Rs386bn short of revenue target

Slowdown in imports, low inflation hamper tax collection in July-December. Updated 01 Jan, 2025 10:09am

0.92pc quarterly growth negates govt claim of economic revival

Industrial contraction affects overall growth in July-September. Updated 31 Dec, 2024 08:17am

Analysis: Challenges to implementing tax amendments

Concerns raised on data confidentiality, more powers and constitutional violations. Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:46am

15 SOEs inflict Rs406bn loss in 1HFY24

Breakdown indicates NHA reported highest loss of Rs151.3bn, followed by Qesco with Rs56.2bn, PIA with Rs51.7bn. Updated 28 Dec, 2024 11:31am

Govt fears missing Rabi targets due to below-normal rainfall

Despite challenges in some sectors, govt may achieve GDP growth target. Updated 28 Dec, 2024 11:14am

Aurangzeb sees IMF bailout continuing despite ‘slippages’

Says Fund’s mission, due in March, will be engaged in good faith to avoid surprises. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:31am

Senate body okays draft law to curb tax evasion

Bill to be tabled in National Assembly for final approval. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:47am

Trade gap with nine regional states widens

Analysts attribute widening gap to higher imports from China, India. Published 26 Dec, 2024 09:01am

Trade gap with nine regional states widens

Trade analysts attribute widening gap to higher imports from China and India. Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:58am

Streamlining microfinance can help Pakistan move to food sustainability: experts

ISLAMABAD: Renowned political scientists have identified several factors in developing an agro-based economy by... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:01am

Govt eyes 13.5pc tax-to-GDP ratio in three years

Senate committee debates new tax amendment bill; finance minister stresses need for strict enforcement of tax laws. Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:09am

Faceless assessment system clears 4,000 consignments

Industry leaders want speedy clearance of backlog. Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:40am

Rising crude oil imports boost exports

Estimates suggest that increase in local production of petroleum products and their exports in past few months will likely boost economic growth. Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:34am