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Decision to expand the scope of FBR’s track and trace system to more sectors

Decision to expand the scope of FBR’s track and trace system to more sectors

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has quietly been pushing several reforms designed not just to raise numbers, but to make the…
Pakistani Orange exports remain strong despite Afghan market closure

Pakistani Orange exports remain strong despite Afghan market closure

Pakistan’s orange exports are continuing at a strong pace, bringing substantial foreign exchange to the country, despite the closure of…
Pakistan emerges as World’s third-largest rice exporter, marking a strong start to 2026

Pakistan emerges as World’s third-largest rice exporter, marking a strong start to 2026

In terms of agricultural trade, Pakistan has started 2026 on a high note, surpassing Vietnam in December 2025 to become…
Solar panel prices surge across Pakistan amid rising demand

Solar panel prices surge across Pakistan amid rising demand

Solar panel prices in Pakistan have surged sharply with imported Chinese panels becoming significantly more expensive due to higher global…
Delay in Govt wheat supply raises fears of flour price hike

Delay in Govt wheat supply raises fears of flour price hike

KARACHI: The wheat and flour price crisis in Karachi shows no signs of easing, as delays in the supply of…
SBP to hold first monetary policy meeting of 2026 on Jan 26

SBP to hold first monetary policy meeting of 2026 on Jan 26

KARACHI: A large majority of market participants expect the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to cut interest rates at its…
World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland

World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland

LONDON: Global markets face a fresh bout of volatility this week after President Donald Trump vowed to slap tariffs on…
World Bank seeks concrete power reforms ahead of major funding in Pakistan

World Bank seeks concrete power reforms ahead of major funding in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has urged Pakistan to pursue a results-driven approach for seeking a multibillion-dollar loan over the…
Pakistan seeks UAE debt rollover and lower interest

Pakistan seeks UAE debt rollover and lower interest

Pakistan has formally asked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to extend repayment of $2.5 billion in loans for two years…
New trade deal cuts tariff and boosts Taiwan’s chip exports to US

New trade deal cuts tariff and boosts Taiwan’s chip exports to US

WASHINGTON: The US and Taiwan clinched a trade deal that cuts tariffs on many of the semiconductor powerhouse’s exports, directs…
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