Pakistan’s trade deficit surges past $6bn in July-Aug FY 2025-26
Imports of food, smartphones, cars rise sharply while petroleum and tea imports decline
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Imports of food, smartphones, cars rise sharply while petroleum and tea imports decline
Price of gold per ounce in global market remains $3,668
Price of 24-carat gold per tola drops by Rs2,400
Consumers spend Rs128bn via credit cards in August 2024
FBR’s annual tax collection goal is among several targets that remain unfulfilled
Ministry of Religious Affairs publishes 113 authorized Umrah operators for 1447 Hijri
Proposed mini-budget includes new levies on cigarettes, luxury vehicles
Students can check results online or via SMS
Bank launched in collaboration with UAE
World Bank monitors situation in Pakistan; Iqbal says assessment of losses, needs will include input from international institutions
Ministry highlights improved debt sustainability
Price of a tola of 24-karat silver hikes to Rs4,496
Automobiles, commercial banks, cement, fertiliser see major buying
As per notification, revised prices of petroleum products will remain in force for 15 days
Langrial says no rollback of faceless customs system; conspiracy by stakeholders and officers exposed
Bilateral meeting reviews digital initiatives, mutual experiences in digital payments
Price of a tola of 24-karat silver remains Rs4,456
Central bank cites flood-driven inflation risks and fiscal concerns
Bonds can be purchased and encashed at designated commercial banks
Revised audit report slashes figure from Rs375 trillion to Rs9.769 trillion
KSE-100 gains over 1,100 points intraday; closes 945 points higher
IMF mission to visit Islamabad on Sept 25 to assess budget, flood-related relief, next loan tranche
Grounded jets and delayed checks ground PIA in losses
Price of a tola of 24-karat silver declines to Rs4,443
Final approval pending from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
In international market, gold hikes to $5,012 per ounce
Imports cross $40bn in seven months as luxury goods, food, machinery purchases rise
Draft amendments to law propose mandatory POS linkage, CCTV access, sector-wide registration
All commercial banks, financial institutions will follow reduced operating hours
PPP leader says urgent economic reforms needed to avoid social, financial instability
Under a plan, significant portion of subsidy earmarked for various consumer categories for targeted support
SIFC facilitation boosts exploration and production sector
Outlines new rates for both SNGPL and SSGC
Over 84,000 arrests made and Rs113bn recovered nationwide
Brent crude futures for November were up 40 cents a barrel; US crude futures for October were up 32 cents