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SBP official recommends agri-sector transition
Says instead of offering support price, govt should let market mechanism develop
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NAB chief vows end to harassment
He stressed that the culture of fear and harassment at NAB had been eliminated.
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Pakistan car sales boom, reach 2.5-year high in Jan 2025
Car sales surged due to lower interest rates, higher consumer confidence, and new vehicle variants entering the market
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Gold prices dip in local, international markets
The price of gold per 10 grams fell by Rs 1372, reaching Rs 258,487.
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Beverage industry calls for tariff reforms
PFVA suggests 20% FED on aseptic packaging on imports instead of imposing FED on final product
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Punjab adopts digital monitoring
Initiative aims to improve transparency, accountability for CMD-SDGs
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New year, lower rates send car sales soaring
Passenger car sales rise 51.5% to 58,266 units in Jul-Jan FY25
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PRCS, govt to team up for climate action
Focus on tree plantation, youth engagement in environmental sustainability
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Stocks stay bullish on robust remittances
Index surges 1,632 points, aided by strong corporate earnings
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OGRA moves to stop CO2 mixing with LPG
Seals LPG sites for manufacturing substandard cylinders
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Bangladesh asks Adani to resume power supplies
Indian company halted half supply on Oct 31 over payment delays as country battled forex shortage
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NEPRA puts off security deposit hike
Regulator terms DISCOs' stance weak aimed at putting higher costs on consumers
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FBR cuts Karachi property values by up to 50% in revised notification
The revision outlines gradual reduction in the value of constructed portions of residential grey structures in Karachi
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FBR to monitor bank transactions exceeding declared income
'We will share taxpayer income and turnover data with banks using national identity card details,' FBR's Langrial said
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Gold prices continue to climb in local, international markets
The price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs 86, reaching Rs 259,859.
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PM Sharif to meet IMF chief in Dubai
High-stakes talks come weeks ahead of expected $1b loan review
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Currency exchange rate: Saudi Riyal to PKR for February 11, 2025
The Saudi Riyal sees a slight increase on Tuesday, with selling at Rs74.57
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Karachi to Thar safari train launched
PR CEO highlights importance of provincial cooperation, resource challenges
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Stocks recover due to earnings season boost
Investor optimism leads to 1,055-point surge in index
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US to levy 25% steel, aluminium tariffs
In latest trade escalation, Trump will announce new tariffs
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SM Tanveer voices concern over govt move
Tanveer emphasised that requiring fresh elections in 2025 would be unfair and put burden on the business community.
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40% spinning mills shut down over EFS anomaly
APTMA warns of industry's collapse as yarn imports surge to 32m kg
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Remittances surge 25.2% YoY to $3b
Overseas Pakistanis remit $20.8b in 7MFY25; experts warn of brain drain
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DIG traffic vows to resolve transport issues
NKATI leaders highlighted the growing traffic issues.
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Tariff differential subsidy dispute drags on
Ninety-day extension sought to conclude mediation process
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Security deposit hike opposed
Businessmen ask NEPRA to reject increase in rates, saying it will dent industrialisation
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Gold at Rs303k on trade war
Prices surge Rs4,000 to all-time high as safe-haven demand rises; rupee loses 17 paisa to 279.22/$
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PM shares economic progress with Pakistani investors, businessmen in Dubai
Shehbaz Sharif highlights rise in exports, IT sector growth, and record $3B in foreign remittances for January
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Saudi Arabia leads Pakistan's remittance growth with 25.2% increase in Jan
Pakistan’s remittances from July 2024 to January 2025 hit $20.8B, marking a 31.7% increase from last year.
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ABAD claims major tax reductions to boost property investment
Mohsin Sheikhani says government is planning to reduce taxes significantly in order to boost investment in the sector.
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How much tax will prize bond winners pay?
Next prize bond draws scheduled for February 17, with the Rs1,500 draw in Multan and the Rs100 draw in Rawalpindi
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Gold prices surge globally and locally
The price of silver per tola rose by Rs 43, reaching Rs 3373.
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Trade tariff chaos and its global fallout
Since US is Pakistan's largest market, there are concerns any tariffs can severely impact exports
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The harsh truth about privatisation
Past instances suggest privatisation of SOEs does not result in lower prices
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Taxes and impact on aggregate demand
Since poor have high propensity to consume, regressive taxes reduce their level of consumption
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Tariffs may be counterproductive for US consumers
These will not impact China that will diversify, enhance exports to other countries
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Tax reforms: a re-election strategy?
Lower taxes on salaried individuals can tilt poll outcome in favour of policymakers
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IMF mission to assess governance and corruption in Pakistan
IMF will review the country's progress by March with govt, central bank expressing confidence about meeting targets.
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Pakistan to double IT exports to Saudi Arabia
Tech firms hope to capitalise on KSA's $100b AI project; take more companies to participate in LEAP 2025
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Cane growers demand fair prices
Farmers decry delay in payments and high costs; millers reject notion of shortage
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World food commodity prices fall in Jan
Decline fueled by lower prices of sugar and vegetable oils
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Washington to announce reciprocal tariffs next week
Countries being hit not yet named; Republicans to unveil ambitious tax, spending package this weekend
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Govt urged to take larger slice of US market
Industrialists demand reduction in taxes and energy costs
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Albaik to expand into Pakistan
First branches expected to open soon; commerce minister engages in high-profile investment meetings
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TRQ deal with EU to boost rice exports
Cabinet approves agreement on tariff rate quotas post-Brexit
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Trade war, profit-taking pull PSX down by 3.4%
KSE-100 sheds 3,933 points amid US tariff attempts, local economic concerns
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Central banks grapple with uncertainty
Rate moves signal diverging paths as policymakers navigate foggy economic landscape