SAPT launches digital payment system KARACHI: South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited (SAPT) has launched a digital payment system aimed at streamlining ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Business & Finance Release of goods on provisional assessment: Importers no more at liberty to escape liability of duty LAHORE: Importers are no more at liberty to escape the liability of proceedings for recovery of duty, taxes or ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Print Ways identified to salvage economy, back businesses Country’s top businessmen urge government to reform Federal Board of Revenue Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:03am
Print Customs values of various goods changed ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of Hot Melt... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:20am
Print Only photovoltaic cells exempted from sales tax: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that the exemption of sales tax previously available on... Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:33pm
Business & Finance Jul-Nov trade deficit shrinks 33.59pc to $9.378bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit contracted by 33.59 percent to $9.378 billion during the first five months... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:09am
Print Body approved to condone import and export-related curbs ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved a three-member committee headed by caretaker Minister for Commerce to... Updated 01 Dec, 2023 09:34am
Print Customs’ values on import of Methyl Acetate revised ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised Customs values on the import of Methyl... Updated 25 Nov, 2023 08:49am
Business & Finance Import from China: Customs’ values on fleece fabrics fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new Customs values on the import of six... Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am
Print Auto sector: Govt mulling revalidating import quotas of new entrants ISLAMABAD: The government is considering revalidating import quotas of new entrants till June, 30, 2023 in the light... Updated 24 Nov, 2023 09:42am
Pakistan Cement body urges govt to stop implementation of axle load regime Says decision will lead to a reduction in foreign exchange inflow Updated 15 Nov, 2023 10:46pm
Print Afghanistan urges Pakistan to release ‘thousands of containers’ from port ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan urged Pakistan on Tuesday to release thousands of containers of imports it said were stuck at... Updated 15 Nov, 2023 08:45am
Print Glass ware/porcelain ware: Customs’ values on imports from seven countries issued ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi has issued new Customs values on the import of... Updated 08 Nov, 2023 09:54am
Print Tyres, tubes of passenger cars from Japan, China: Customs values on import of over 100 types fixed ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new Customs values on the import of over... Updated 04 Nov, 2023 09:01am
Business & Finance Carbon alloy wire rod: FBR says RD exemption cannot be granted on import ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared that the ... Published 04 Nov, 2023 06:00am
Print Jul-Oct FY24: Trade deficit shrinks 34.7pc YoY Country’s exports increase by 0.66 percent to $9.617 billion during July-October 2023-24 Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:57am
Print Deals on import of over 1.3MMTs of wheat sealed KARACHI: Pakistani traders have finalized deals for the import of over 1.3 million metric tons of wheat to meet the... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:02am
Print Higher markup payments will continue to pose big challenges: MoF ISLAMABAD: The higher markup payments, on the expenditure side, will continue to pose significant challenges for... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:59am
Pakistan Ministry of Finance projects inflation at 27%-29% for October Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation in Pakistan for October has been projected at 27%-29%, the finance... Updated 31 Oct, 2023 10:40pm
Business & Finance Customs’ values on import of PVC Electric Insulation Tape revised ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of PVC Electric... Published 27 Oct, 2023 05:16am
Print Computer, multimedia, trolley speakers: Customs’ values on import of low-end brands fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new Customs values on the import of low-end... Updated 26 Oct, 2023 08:44am
Print Customs’ values on import of 26 types of spices, herbs, gums fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new Customs values on the import of 26... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:33am
Opinion There’s hope for a better tomorrow Pakistan is undergoing testing times in political stability and economic sustainability. Hope for a better tomorrow... Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:05am
Print Sept CA deficit shrinks to stand at $8m KARACHI: The country’s current account deficit declined to $8.0 million in September 2023 as compared to the current... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 09:03am
Print Commodities’ import: PPRA approves amendments to Rule 21(A) ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has approved amendments to Rule 21(A) of Public... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 09:40am
Print Afghanistan transit trade agreement: MoC allows transportation of goods already landed at Karachi ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce has allowed transportation of fabrics, tyres, black tea, cosmetics, toiletries,... Updated 05 Oct, 2023 09:43am
Print ‘Washing preparation’: FBR to charge 20pc import duty ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will charge 20 percent customs duty on the import of ‘washing... Updated 05 Oct, 2023 09:12am
Print Fiscal adjustment hamstrung by interest payments Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives says economy has slowly and steadily started recovering from the downturn in growth Updated 04 Oct, 2023 10:00am
Print Customs agents, transporters: FBR seeks bank guarantees for Afghan transit goods ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Customs agents/ brokers and transport operators in... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:59am
Business & Finance Jul-Sep trade deficit shrinks 42.25pc to $5.289bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed down by 42.25 percent in the first quarter (July-Sept) of the current... Published 03 Oct, 2023 06:02am