Federal ministers propose revision in e-commerce taxation framework to support SMEs Govt proposed 18% sales tax on sales of goods to be sold by e-commerce platforms Published 12 Jun, 2025 08:19pm
Technology Ministers propose eCommerce tax reforms In a bid to support Pakistan’s rapidly growing eCommerce sector and support small and medium enterprises (SMEs),... Published 12 Jun, 2025 02:47pm
Business & Finance Key economic sectors: LCCI disappointed over lack of broader relief LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) acknowledged some positive measures in the federal budget... Published 11 Jun, 2025 06:04am
Budget 2025-26 PRGMEA seeks targeted policy support in budget KARACHI: In an urgent appeal to the government, the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters... Updated 07 Jun, 2025 02:59pm
Business & Finance HCSTSI suggests targeted relief steps to boost economy HYDERABAD: The President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon,... Published 07 Jun, 2025 04:59am
Business & Finance Loans for SMEs: SBP decision to review regulations greeted KARACHI: Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Chairman of the Energy Standing Committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of... Published 07 Jun, 2025 04:59am
Budget 2025-26 PBF seeks 18pc GST exemption on yarn, fabric KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has called on the federal government to exempt yarn and fabric from the... Published 05 Jun, 2025 06:08am
BR Research The great myth of ‘crowding out’ Each time the conversation turns to Pakistan’s credit-to-GDP, a familiar chorus follows: the sovereign is crowding... Published 04 Jun, 2025 03:03am
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
Opinion Dissecting Uraan Pakistan—II How to meet the export target or reduce imports to achieve the target of foreign exchange reserves? In addressing... Published 20 May, 2025 06:45am
Business & Finance Implementation plan of SMEDA revamping approved LAHORE: The 30th meeting of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) Board of Directors held... Published 05 May, 2025 07:15am
Business & Finance LCCI urges FBR to review SRO 578(I)/2025 LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the Federal Board of Revenue to review the recently issued... Published 05 May, 2025 06:14am
Business & Finance Haroon highlights economic roadmap, reiterates PM’s ‘inclusive progress’ vision LAHORE: Haroon Akhtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industry and Production, outlined the... Updated 04 May, 2025 07:11am
Business & Finance Non-corporate distributors: PCDA urges FBR to reconsider real-time invoicing mandate KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemists & Druggists Association (PCDA) has appealed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Opinion Catastrophic impact of Trump’s tariffs Donald Trump’s recently proposed tariff regime has sent shockwaves across the global economic spectrum. While large... Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am
Business & Finance Mobilink Bank, JazzCash initiate financial literacy drive KARACHI: Mobilink Bank, along with JazzCash, has initiated national drive to promote financial awareness and... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance FPCCI emphasizes special steps for development of SMEs in budget KARACHI: President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Atif Ikram Sheikh emphasized ... Published 17 Apr, 2025 08:16am
Print Export-oriented growth: Banks agree to lend a helping hand Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs a high-level meeting on priority sector lending Updated 15 Apr, 2025 04:26pm
Business & Finance KP Governor terms SMEs ‘backbone of national economy’ ISLAMABAD: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Saturday emphasized the vital role of small and ... Published 13 Apr, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan Pakistani fintech Haball secures $52mn funding to grow Islamic finance business, plans Middle East foray KARACHI: Haball, a Pakistan fintech firm, raised $52 million to expand its shariah-compliant supply chain financing... Updated 08 Apr, 2025 06:38pm
Editorials Pakistani e-commerce – stuck in first gear EDITORIAL: In recent years, going digital has become increasingly rewarding, and in fact, essential for Pakistani... Published 07 Apr, 2025 02:49am
Opinion Opportunity of a lifetime The global trade landscape is undergoing significant realignment. For Pakistan, particularly for its textile sector,... Published 07 Apr, 2025 02:49am
Business & Finance Unreliable internet, digital payment barriers slow down growth of SMEs: FPCCI BMP LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry Businessmen Panel (BMP) has said that... Published 06 Apr, 2025 05:44am
Business & Finance Govt decides to restructure SMEDA ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to restructure the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)... Published 26 Mar, 2025 05:25am
Business & Finance MCB Bank partners with Fauree Tech to felicitate SMEs LAHORE: MCB Bank Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Fauree Tech Pvt. Ltd., a fintech company... Published 25 Mar, 2025 05:37am
Business & Finance PRGMEA opposes amendments to EFS LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has strongly opposed the... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:21am
Business & Finance Industry’s uplift: SAPM directs SMEDA to leverage available resources ISLAMABAD: Haroon Akhtar Khan as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production,... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:37am
Markets Mining sector: Vast reserves of minerals provide solid foundation: OGDCL ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is blessed with an abundance of mineral resources that hold immense potential for economic... Published 12 Mar, 2025 03:03am
Print PM sets up panel to empower women in SMEs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday chaired a meeting of Small and Medium Enterprises Development... Updated 09 Mar, 2025 10:16pm
Print No fresh registrations: SMEs forced to run businesses with unregistered title: KTBA KARACHI: The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are forced to run their businesses with an unregistered title due... Updated 08 Mar, 2025 08:50am