Mubarak Zeb Khan

Govt decides to retain nine SOEs as being ‘essential’

Committee also okays reconstitution of boards of three public firms Published 13 Sep, 2024 09:16am

SCO ministers unite to counter protectionism, strengthen trade

Foreign Office spokesperson says no official communication had been received from the Indian government regarding its representation in SCO. Published 13 Sep, 2024 09:10am

SCO ministerial meeting begins today

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan will host the event for the first time. Published 12 Sep, 2024 07:22am

Gas for industry to be prioritised like residential supply: ECC

PCCC recommended for "rightsizing"; Aurangzeb touts "homegrown economic agenda" in meeting with Saudi envoy, Published 12 Sep, 2024 07:22am

Aurangzeb stresses need for reforms in power sector

KE shares initiatives to reduce tariff for Karachiites. Updated 11 Sep, 2024 07:11am

Govt transferring PWD projects to provinces

Planning minister requests provinces submit names of ministries overseeing projects slated for transfer to the Planning Division within a week. Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:41am

Unplanned power subsidies impede $7bn bailout

Pakistan "off IMF calendar, not agenda", say diplomatic sources in Washington. Updated 10 Sep, 2024 11:33am

Senate panel calls for using provisions to resolve foreign trade disputes

Committee reviews various export initiatives; emphasises that resolving issues could attract foreign exchange, generate employment. Updated 08 Sep, 2024 10:15am

Policy board for planning constituted

Board will integrate sustainable development goals into national economic strategies, facilitate dialogue with key stakeholders, promote international cooperation. Updated 08 Sep, 2024 10:49am

Weekly inflation slows to 14pc

Deceleration mainly caused by drop in essential food products like wheat, last year’s high base effect. Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:01am

Tax procedures for property deals notified

Defines developer as someone who develops land for conversion into residential or commercial plots and then sells it. Published 06 Sep, 2024 08:01am

Trade gap with Middle East widens 36pc

Exports have increased by 49.08pc to $302.98m in July from $203.22m over the same mo­nth last year. Updated 05 Sep, 2024 08:34am

Commodity exports swell to $2.74bn

Trade gap contracts 20.54pc to $1.67bn in August. Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:52am

Inflation falls to single digit after 34 months

• Drop in prices of non-perishable goods, high-base effect contribute to the decline • PM credits govt’s economic team for Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:56am

FBR misses collection target for July-August

Revenues grew by 20pc year-on-year. Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:29am

Commerce minister seeks reforms for competitive engineering

Members of Sectoral Council for Engineering stress need for competitive energy tariffs to match regional standards and boost exports. Updated 31 Aug, 2024 08:26am

Trade gap widens with nine states in July

Experts mainly attribute jump to an increase in imports from China and India. Updated 30 Aug, 2024 08:02am

Tajir Dost fails to boost tax compliance

Tax contribution of retail and wholesale sector stands at a mere 4pc. Updated 29 Aug, 2024 07:54am

Traders take to streets against tax reforms today

FBR refuses to withdraw Tajir Dost Scheme aimed at bringing retail sector under the tax net. Updated 28 Aug, 2024 11:29am

Aurangzeb discusses tax strategies

FBR forms committee to develop initiatives and reforms to broaden tax base, improve tax compliance, and reduce revenue leakages. Updated 27 Aug, 2024 10:55am