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Govt calls for wider export credit protection, financing access for small exporters
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has called for wider access to export credit insurance and financing to help Pakistani exporters enter new markets, manage payment risks and expand their…
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BYD in talks to bring ultra-fast charging technology to Pakistan
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is in talks with its local partner, Mega Motor Company (MMC), to introduce its next-generation ultra-fast charging technology in Pakistan, as the company looks to…
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Prices of Imported Tyres and Bike Parts Set to Rise
The government has raised additional customs duties on imported tyres and motorcycle parts manufactured locally to protect domestic manufacturers, while
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Euro skids toward fifth weekly fall but selling pressure slows
SINGAPORE: The euro was headed for a fifth straight weekly drop on Friday , though there were signs the selling streak was losing momentum as France’s tumbling debt market stabilised and a decline…
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EFP Platinum Jubilee marked: Governor calls for stronger govt-business-labour partnership
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nihal Hashmi has called for stronger cooperation among the government, business community and workers to bolster Pakistan’s economy, protect labour rights and…
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Indian shares likely to rebound after selloff, but oil surge may cap gains
Indian shares are poised for a higher open on Friday , with benchmark indexes likely to stage a technical rebound after a sharp selloff pushed them into oversold territory and to multi-year lows in…
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KP cabinet okays additional funding for CTD KP
PESHAWAR: Provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved additional funding of Rs5,333.50 million for the development scheme titled “Establishment of District Setup of Counter Terrorism…
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Oil & gasUpdatedOil falls as Trump comments on Iran talks ease supply concerns
Oil prices fell on Friday as Middle East supply concerns eased somewhat after US President Donald Trump said the country will not attack Iran before US elections next month amid productive talks to…
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LCCI chief appreciates Rs2trn SME financing target
LAHORE: The President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ali Hussam Asghar, has appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the federal government for setting a target to…
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Camera, mic equipped smart glasses: LHC summons authorities for not responding to petition on unregulated sale
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday summoned the secretaries for Interior, Commerce division, the chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and member Customs for not responding to a…
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Foreign income: IRIS drops reduced tax rate option
ISLAMABAD: Taxpayers declaring foreign income are facing serious difficulties in filing their income tax returns for tax year 2026, as the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) IRIS portal no longer…
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Share transfers: Foreign investors seeking clarity on FBR exemption certificates
ISLAMABAD: Foreign investors have strongly emphasised the need for a streamlined and time-bound exemption certificate process for foreign investors seeking registration of foreign-held shares…
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FBR stops processing advance ruling applications
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stopped publishing the details of advance rulings issued to the foreign investors since 2018 with growing concerns among non-resident investors over…
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Efforts will be fast-tracked to finalise Pakistan-GCC FTA
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bahrain on Thursday agreed to fast-track efforts to finalise the Pakistan-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, energy…
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NPMC informed: WPI-based inflation jumps 13.3pc YoY
ISLAMABAD: The inflation based on Wholesale Price Index (WPI) jumped 13.3 percent year-on-year, while weekly consumer-price inflation climbed 11.53 percent in the week ended October 1, the National…
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President advocates for economic, security cooperation with Bahrain
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for stronger trade, investment and security cooperation between Pakistan and Bahrain, urging greater business-to-business engagement to…
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Interview with Liu Xueliang, Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd. and General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division
Liu Xueliang is Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd., and General Manager of BYD’s Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division.
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Bilawal, Rana emerge as leading candidates for JCP posts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and adviser to the prime minister on political affairs Rana Sanaullah on Thursday emerged as leading candidates to fill two…
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International Poultry Expo (IPEX) 2026: Adviser highlights benefits, potential of poultry industry
LAHORE: Adviser to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, has called for a comprehensive export strategy to enable Pakistan’s poultry industry to establish a strong…
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