Mubarak Zeb Khan

FBR misses collection target by Rs716bn

32pc year-on-year growth recorded in July-March. Published about 4 hours ago

SPI falls for fourth week

Potato, onion and chicken prices decline. Updated about 21 hours ago

Non-textile exports post paltry growth

Exports of non-textile products surge 24.95pc to $14.02bn. Published 2 days ago

Economic growth almost steady in second quarter

Industrial sector contraction drags down overall performance. Updated 3 days ago

EU to deepen economic ties with Pakistan

Envoy says landmark Pakistan Business Forum scheduled for May. Published 26 Mar, 2025 07:00am

Trade gap with nine countries widens 36pc

Recent regional political shifts spur exports to Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. Published 25 Mar, 2025 05:45am

Plan to cut costs, boost exports

Commerce minister acknowledges that export performance reflects govt's commitment to focuse more on exports of value-added finished products. Published 23 Mar, 2025 06:43am

SPI inflation falls 1.2pc

Records negative growth of 1.20pc year-on-year in the week ending on March 20. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 10:14am

Oil imports post paltry growth

Petroleum exports almost double in 8MFY25. Updated 21 Mar, 2025 10:45am

Domestic prices surge on rising food exports

Sugar, rice, meat witness unprecedented hikes due to supply and demand gap. Published 19 Mar, 2025 06:19am

Textile exports post paltry growth

Exports post a paltry growth of 0.44pc to $1.41bn in February against $1.40bn. Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:49am

Big industry production shrinks 1.22pc in January

Big industry production has seen a negative trend since August 2024, except in October. Updated 18 Mar, 2025 09:38am

‘Significant progress’ made towards staff-level agreement: IMF

Mission chief sees finalisation of deal in "coming days"; Miftah holds reforms failure responsible for delay. Updated 16 Mar, 2025 08:54am

Panda bonds crucial to renewable energy transition: experts

Yuan-denominated instruments can help Pakistan fight economic woes, experts say. Updated 14 Mar, 2025 09:29am

Oman offered Gwadar, Karachi ports use for access to Central Asia

Jam Kamal holds talks with Omani counterpart; Islamabad invites Muscat to explore investment opportunities. Updated 13 Mar, 2025 09:39am

Tax receipts from sugar sector up 54pc

Analysts attribute trend to ongoing sugar exports, which have squeezed domestic supply and fuelled a price hike. Published 12 Mar, 2025 06:53am

Insurance leaders seek income tax credit restoration

Aurangzeb assures CEOs their proposals will be considered. Updated 11 Mar, 2025 10:35am

Tax rationalisation must for boosting exports: Pakistan Textile Exporter Association

PTEA submits proposals for budget FY26. Updated 09 Mar, 2025 10:14am

Weekly inflation falls 0.87pc

Prices remain stable for most products, excluding wheat flour. Updated 08 Mar, 2025 10:12am

Cash-starved All Pakistan Textile Mills Association seeks release of Rs329bn refunds

Urges govt to incorporate its recommendations in upcoming budget. Updated 07 Mar, 2025 09:37am