Business
Govt urged to strengthen women’s role in economy
June 8, 2026
Govt urged to strengthen women’s role in economy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani businesswomen on Sunday called on the government to adopt measures that promote women’s economic participation and provide them…
Oil prices rise more than $2 on Israel strikes on Lebanon
June 8, 2026
Oil prices rise more than $2 on Israel strikes on Lebanon
BEIJING: Oil prices were up more than $2 a barrel on Monday after Israel on Sunday launched renewed strikes on…
Federal govt proposes higher development budget for Gilgit-Baltistan
June 6, 2026
Federal govt proposes higher development budget for Gilgit-Baltistan
The government has proposed a significant increase in Gilgit-Baltistan’s development budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. According to budget documents,…
KP Governor Kundi vows support for business community, calls for strong public-private partnership
June 6, 2026
KP Governor Kundi vows support for business community, calls for strong public-private partnership
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has emphasized the vital role of the business community in strengthening the national economy…
Pakistan signs MoU with Saudi, local partners to explore development of a maritime business
June 6, 2026
Pakistan signs MoU with Saudi, local partners to explore development of a maritime business
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi and local partners to explore development of a maritime…
FBR introduces fixed tax scheme, targets Rs50 billion revenue collection
June 6, 2026
FBR introduces fixed tax scheme, targets Rs50 billion revenue collection
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a new fixed tax scheme aimed at broadening Pakistan’s tax base…
Maritime Business District to be established at Karachi Port land
June 6, 2026
Maritime Business District to be established at Karachi Port land
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Mohammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhary on Saturday said that a state-of-the-art Maritime Business District will be…
Retail council chief says new tax scheme avoids pitfalls of Tajir Dost programme
June 6, 2026
Retail council chief says new tax scheme avoids pitfalls of Tajir Dost programme
The head of Pakistan’s largest retail industry body has said the government’s newly announced Fixed Tax Scheme avoids the flaws…
Pakistan cuts petrol price by Rs4 per litre
June 6, 2026
Pakistan cuts petrol price by Rs4 per litre
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced a reduction in petrol prices in its latest weekly fuel price review, providing some relief to…
FBR plans mandatory retail price labels on food items in budget 2026-27
June 6, 2026
FBR plans mandatory retail price labels on food items in budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering making it mandatory to print retail prices on essential consumer goods…