Mubarak Zeb Khan

Inflation hits 78-month low at 4.9pc in November

ISLAMABAD: The annual inflation dropped to a six-and-a-half-year low of 4.9 per cent in November, down from 7.2pc in... Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:50am

Exports to North America rise 9pc

SBP data shows increase in exports due to rise in textile and clothing exports to the US. Published 01 Dec, 2024 07:06am

Short-term inflation sees slight increase

Hike continues in perishable food such as potatoes, edible oil after 0.03pc decline from previous week. Updated 30 Nov, 2024 10:02am

Carpet makers seek cut in customs duties

Exports dropped to $19m year-on-year in July-October FY25. Published 29 Nov, 2024 09:27am

Exports to central Asia grow modestly

In absolute terms, the value of Pakistan’s exports to the five central Asian countries rise by 1.09pc to $67.11 million. Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:46am

Eight MoUs signed with Belarus to boost trade

JSC Belshina and Shahzad Trade Links agree to sell tyres in the Pakistani market. Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:34am

Non-textile exports surge 18pc in four months

Raw food, value-added products drive export growth in 4MFY25. Updated 24 Nov, 2024 09:35am

PM Shehbaz eyes $25bn IT exports in five years

Directs stakeholders to ensure action plan is implemented. Updated 23 Nov, 2024 10:31am

FBR official rewarded for pre-empting tax fraud

PM Shehbaz instruct­s FBR to engage best legal minds to give exemplary punishment to those involved in fraud. Updated 22 Nov, 2024 07:59am

Production, export of petroleum products rise

Data compiled by the PBS shows petroleum crude imports increased by 16.80pc in value, 30.98pc in quantity in the July-October FY25 from a year ago. Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:19am

PM orders action against sugar mills

Directs detailed sector analysis to prevent tax evasion, price manipulation. Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:59am

Food exports grow 22pc in July-October

Pakistanis have to pay unprecedented prices for rice, meat. Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:07am

Exports of textiles, clothing grow over 10pc in July-Oct

Experts believe sectors may struggle to compete with regional rivals due to implementation of harsh taxation measures. Updated 17 Nov, 2024 11:31am

Provinces face new targets under fiscal pact

IMF, govt agree on need to transfer greater social, development role to provinces Updated 17 Nov, 2024 03:51pm

Aptma asks govt to renegotiate gas cut with IMF

Says gas supply to captive power plants crucial for industry to recover lost ground, enhance exports. Updated 16 Nov, 2024 03:06pm

Govt to amend law to boost trader registration

Tax ordinance draft sent to PM Office for approval. Updated 15 Nov, 2024 09:53am

FBR introduces ePayment 2.0

System enables online payments, accessible directly from taxpayers’ bank accounts. Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:26am

ECC approves Rs25bn plan to transform FBR

Clears five proposals with a third-party impact evaluation condition. Updated 13 Nov, 2024 11:10am

Trade gap with Middle East balloons 20pc

The swelling trade gap will be a source of concern for policymakers. Updated 12 Nov, 2024 09:20am

Exports to EU states rise 8pc in first quarter

Western, eastern, and northern Europe has seen a slight increase in demand for Pakistani goods. Updated 10 Nov, 2024 01:03pm