The World Bank has retracted its recommendation to impose taxes on individuals earning less than Rs50,000, clarifying that the suggestion was based on 2019 data. The move com
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented modifications to the Customs Act 2001, imposing stricter regulations for transit trade between Pakistan and Afghanist
In the global oil market, there is anticipation of a notable drop in petroleum product prices, with a possible decrease of $7 per barrel. This decline is evident in the Gulf m
The USDA Predicts a 40% Surge in Pakistan's Rice Exports, Potentially Earning an Extra $1 Billion in Foreign Sales. Additionally, a Strong Wheat Harvest and Improved Cotton Ou
Pakistan has banned the import of goods that are prone to smuggling through its territory to Afghanistan. This is a major policy shift and a sign of Islamabad's growing frustr
The federal cabinet has granted approval for the disbursement of Rs 620 million to cover the salaries of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) employees, as reported by a private news ag
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outperformed expectations by collecting Rs2,041 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, surpassing the desig
KARACHI: Billions of dollars in humanitarian aid and rising trade with Asian neighbours have pushed Afghanistan's currency as the best performer this quarter as it climbed to
The caretaker government in Pakistan is considering a gas tariff increase that may impact high-end consumers while aiming to protect low-end users from the impending price sur
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee is set to maintain its upward trajectory against the US dollar as export earnings and remittances surge following government actions against specu
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See all »ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has declared several batches of auto-disable syringes manufactured by six companies as substandard and issued an ur
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) has made HIV and Hepatitis B and C screening mandatory before all s
The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency after a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killed more than 80 people a
Education
See all »Karachi: The Chancellor Greenwich University, on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor Greenwich University, has appointed Dr. Naveed Ahmed Mughal as the Pro
KARACHI: Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed a new bill banning the use of plastic covers on books in Islamabad as part of nationwide efforts to reduce environmental
WASHINGTON: The United States Department of Defense has released a massive collection of previously classified UFO files online, giving the public access to government documen
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See all »The Single Window: A Key to Modernizing the Investment System: The Algerian government announced a new regulatory phase for the investment system, reducing processing ti
By: Manzar Naqvi The enduring relationship between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates stands as a model of brotherhood, mutual respect, and strategic cooperation. Rooted in
In a nation already burdened by economic fragility, recent policy announcements have laid bare a painful truth: relief, when it comes, often arrives wrapped in symbolism rathe