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World Bank releases report on consolidating finances in Pakistan

World Bank releases report on consolidating finances in Pakistan

Pakistan needs to strengthen the way financial resources are shared between the federal, provincial, and local governments to maintain macroeconomic…
Punjab issues 900,000 Kissan Cards, expands tractor support for farmers

Punjab issues 900,000 Kissan Cards, expands tractor support for farmers

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz chaired an important meeting of the Agriculture Department to review the Kissan Card program…
Pakistan reaffirms support for green investment

Pakistan reaffirms support for green investment

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has reiterated the government’s commitment to attracting foreign investment in renewable energy,…
KOEN seeks Pakistan’s backing for $1bn hydropower projects

KOEN seeks Pakistan’s backing for $1bn hydropower projects

South Korea’s state-owned power producer Korea South-East Power Company has called on the Pakistani government to address regulatory challenges delaying…
Govt cuts regulatory duty on used car imports by 10%

Govt cuts regulatory duty on used car imports by 10%

The federal government has reduced the additional regulatory duty on imported used vehicles by 10 percent, lowering the levy from…
Pakistan records 12pc increase in digital banking

Pakistan records 12pc increase in digital banking

In a major development, Pakistan registered a surge of 12 percent in digital transactions, it was reported on Wednesday. According…
FBR collects Rs13.6 trillion in taxes during FY2025-26

FBR collects Rs13.6 trillion in taxes during FY2025-26

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue collected a total of Rs13,601 billion in taxes during fiscal year 2025-26, while refunds amounting…
Pakistan notifies Finance Act 2026-27 ahead of July 1 budget rollout

Pakistan notifies Finance Act 2026-27 ahead of July 1 budget rollout

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued the gazette notification for the Finance Act 2026-27, paving the way for the implementation…
Oil ticks higher as Iran’s refusal to meet US envoys dims ceasefire hopes

Oil ticks higher as Iran’s refusal to meet US envoys dims ceasefire hopes

Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors responded to news that ‌Iran will not be meeting with…
Agricultural Bank audit exposes major scam

Agricultural Bank audit exposes major scam

A recent audit report has uncovered widespread financial and administrative irregularities at the Agricultural Development Bank, revealing billions of rupees…
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