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Pakistan, Bangladesh consider ferry service to boost trade, tourism

Pakistan, Bangladesh consider ferry service to boost trade, tourism

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh are considering launching a ferry service and establishing a direct shipping line as part of efforts…
Oil prices rise on concerns about US-Iran tensions

Oil prices rise on concerns about US-Iran tensions

BEIJING: Oil prices edged up on Thursday morning as investors worried about escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Brent…
PM Shehbaz takes notice of NEPRA’s new solar regulations

PM Shehbaz takes notice of NEPRA’s new solar regulations

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took notice of the new solar regulations released by the National Electric Power…
Salaried class once again emerges as single largest income tax contributor, shows FBR data

Salaried class once again emerges as single largest income tax contributor, shows FBR data

ISLAMABAD: The salaried class has once again emerged as the single largest income tax contributor, paying more than exporters, retailers…
Bulk of rooftop solar prosumers to continue benefiting from net metering until 2030-31

Bulk of rooftop solar prosumers to continue benefiting from net metering until 2030-31

ISLAMABAD: Around 80-85% of the country’s existing rooftop solar prosumers will continue to benefit from the existing net metering regime…
Govt proposes imposing new fixed monthly charges on household consumers

Govt proposes imposing new fixed monthly charges on household consumers

ISLAMABAD: The federal government plans to collect an additional Rs132 billion a year from domestic electricity consumers by imposing new…
Licenses of three flour mills cancelled over illegal movement

Licenses of three flour mills cancelled over illegal movement

District Food Controller Azhar Abbas cancelled the licenses of three flour mills and imposed an Rs5 million penalty for illegal…
SBP chief projects up to 4.75% growth for FY26, counters IMF downgrade

SBP chief projects up to 4.75% growth for FY26, counters IMF downgrade

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has expressed confidence that the country’s economy could expand by as…
FBR introduces Buyer Verification Status in monthly sales tax return

FBR introduces Buyer Verification Status in monthly sales tax return

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new compliance measure by adding “Buyer Verification Status” to Annexure C…
Panda Bonds postponed for fourth time as Finance Ministry misses deadline

Panda Bonds postponed for fourth time as Finance Ministry misses deadline

ISLAMABAD: The government has once again postponed the issuance of $250 million worth of Panda Bonds, marking the fourth revision…
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