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Food security ministry halts further sugar imports
October 3, 2025
Food security ministry halts further sugar imports
The Ministry of National Food Security has decided to stop importing sugar. Officials said the decision came after reviewing the…
FBR slaps 40% regulatory duty on import of used cars
October 3, 2025
FBR slaps 40% regulatory duty on import of used cars
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a 40% Regulatory Duty (RD) on the commercial import of old and…
FinMin says no UN aid needed as Pakistan has ample resources for flood relief
October 3, 2025
FinMin says no UN aid needed as Pakistan has ample resources for flood relief
PESHAWAR: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has ruled out the need for seeking assistance from the United Nations (UN) for flood-related…
Pakistan’s trade deficit balloons nearly 46% to $3.3bn
October 3, 2025
Pakistan’s trade deficit balloons nearly 46% to $3.3bn
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit ballooned nearly 46% in September 2025 to $3.34 billion, official data showed Thursday, as imports surged…
Toll tax doubles nationwide, records 101pc increase in one year
October 3, 2025
Toll tax doubles nationwide, records 101pc increase in one year
ISLAMABAD: Toll tax revenue from Pakistan’s national motorways and highways has surged by an unprecedented 101% within a single year,…
Investor confidence drives PSX to new record high of 169,000
October 3, 2025
Investor confidence drives PSX to new record high of 169,000
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has reached a historic milestone on Friday, surpassing 169,000 points for the first time…
Oil on track for steepest weekly plunge in over three months
October 3, 2025
Oil on track for steepest weekly plunge in over three months
Oil prices rose slightly on Friday after four straight sessions of declines but were on track for their steepest weekly…
Gold, silver prices remain unchanged
October 3, 2025
Gold, silver prices remain unchanged
ISLAMABAD: The gold and silver prices remained steady across the country on Friday, according to the latest data released by…
Finance Minister Aurangzeb vows to meet IMF targets
October 1, 2025
Finance Minister Aurangzeb vows to meet IMF targets
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has made it clear that the government will not slap extra taxes on the people…
Pakistan makes timely payment of $500mn Eurobond
October 1, 2025
Pakistan makes timely payment of $500mn Eurobond
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully made the timely repayment of a $500 million Eurobond, reinforcing its commitment to financial discipline and…