FBR officials: OICCI says concerned at proposed arrest powers KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has expressed serious concerns over the... Updated 21 Jun, 2025 02:59pm
Business & Finance PM heaps praise on World Bank country director ISLAMABAD: In a sendoff dripping with praise, the World Bank’s outgoing Pakistan boss Najy Benhassine on Thursday... Published 20 Jun, 2025 06:20am
Business & Finance Reciprocal tariffs: Aurangzeb holds virtual meeting with US Commerce Secy ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting with US Commerce Secretary on US... Published 18 Jun, 2025 06:23am
Budget 2025-26 Govt well prepared to tackle any fallout: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Tuesday that the government will ensure adequate stockpiles of... Updated 18 Jun, 2025 09:30am
Print Pakistan govt unveils revised tax fraud punishment procedure ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Wednesday, presented revised procedure for penalty, arrest and... Updated 18 Jun, 2025 08:06am
Print Pakistan’s commitment to digital assets, economic innovation: meeting held ISLAMABAD: In a bold demonstration of Pakistan’s commitment to digital assets and economic innovation, Minister for... Updated 16 Jun, 2025 01:42pm
Print Aurangzeb-led body to monitor oil price impact ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a high-level committee headed by Finance Minister Senator... Updated 16 Jun, 2025 09:02am
Budget 2025-26 Senate body backs zero ST on stationery, okays tax on e-commerce ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue recommended to reduce the sales tax on stationery... Updated 16 Jun, 2025 09:00am
Opinion Pakistan’s vision amidst FY26 Budget Pakistan’s annual budget has traditionally been more of a routine fiscal exercise conducted every year, covering... Published 14 Jun, 2025 06:04am
Budget 2025-26 Aurangzeb tells Senate body: Govt plans foreclosure laws to boost housing finance ISLAMABAD: In a diplomatic embarrassment for India again, this time the World Bank Board approved $700 million for... Updated 14 Jun, 2025 04:29pm
Editorials The post-budget govt press conference EDITORIAL: The post-budget press conference held by the federal finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, flanked by... Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am
Budget 2025-26 Maximum relief for low & middle-income earners: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that maximum possible relief has been provided to low- and... Updated 12 Jun, 2025 01:29pm
Budget 2025-26 Post-budget press briefing: Govt warns of Rs500bn more revenue steps Says there is need for enabling amendments and legislation to plug leakages in the system Updated 12 Jun, 2025 09:37am
Budget 2025-26 Rs17.6trn FY26 Budget unveiled under the shadows of IMF conditions, US tariff tensions and war threat Federal expenditure cut by a hefty 7% Published 11 Jun, 2025 06:04am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s Rs17.6trn budget to be unveiled today ISLAMABAD: The federal government Tuesday would present budget 2025–26 with an estimated size of Rs17.6 trillion ... Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:29am
Business & Finance President FPCCI emphasises continuity of policies KARACHI: President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Atif Ikram Sheikh said that... Published 10 Jun, 2025 06:49am
Budget 2025-26 Growth target missed: Economic Survey ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said inflation has significantly declined from 29 percent ... Updated 10 Jun, 2025 07:30am
Pakistan Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 to be launched on Monday The government will launch the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 tomorrow (Monday) in the afternoon, a statement from... Updated 09 Jun, 2025 10:57pm
Business & Finance Regulatory framework for digital, virtual assets discussed ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held on Monday at the Finance Division,... Published 03 Jun, 2025 06:14am
Business & Finance Ministries & Divs: ECC clears TSG summaries ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet was held on Monday under the... Updated 03 Jun, 2025 08:47am
Business & Finance PPMA urges govt to prioritize tariff reforms & SME support in budget ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Plastic Manufacturers Association (PPMA), representing over 300 plastic manufacturers... Published 03 Jun, 2025 06:14am
Print Aurangzeb hails IPSOS survey findings Attributes positive results to government’s disciplined macroeconomic strategy over the past 14 months Updated 02 Jun, 2025 09:28am
Print Aurangzeb praises World Bank’s valuable contributions to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Friday, met with the World Bank Pakistan... Updated 31 May, 2025 03:29pm
Business & Finance Pakistan Crypto Council’s meeting on Monday ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Crypto Council will convene a high-level meeting on Monday, 2nd June 2025, to be chaired by... Published 31 May, 2025 05:56am
Editorials A ‘bold’ budget for next FY EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb while addressing an event organised by Karandaz Pakistan and Pakistan... Updated 30 May, 2025 07:43am
Print Body on Social Impact Finance: progress on initiatives reviewed ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday chaired a high-level... Updated 28 May, 2025 02:48pm
Budget 2025-26 APTMA urges MoF to allow textile industry to import LNG ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sent its proposals for budget 2025-26 to Finance... Updated 23 May, 2025 08:00am
Print Business trust improves significantly: OICCI’s survey ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on Thursday unveiled the results of its... Updated 23 May, 2025 09:23am
Print Pakistan discusses priority areas under CPF with World Bank team Both parties recognise Country Partnership Framework as a critical tool for advancing sustainable development Updated 23 May, 2025 02:16pm
Print Pakistan has $2.5bn surplus in trade with US: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said that Pakistan’s exports to... Updated 22 May, 2025 02:47pm