Mubarak Zeb Khan

Customs broadens oversight to curb mis-invoicing

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s customs department plans to broaden its oversight of commodities, encompassing imports ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 06:09am

Exports of textiles post meagre rise in March

The decline in growth was attributed to rising production costs due to higher energy prices and a liquidity crunch. Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am

Large-scale manufacturing sector grows for third month in Feb

Index drops 0.51pc in July-February, its 20th cumulative fall in a row. Updated 17 Apr, 2024 10:32am

Pakistan’s exports to central Asian states jump 21pc in 8 months

Despite existing prospects, bilateral trade volume yet to attain full potential. Updated 11 Apr, 2024 08:52am

Exports to US decline 10pc to $3.63bn

Shipments to China surge 42pc to $1.9bn in July-Feb FY24. Updated 07 Apr, 2024 11:53am

Short-term inflation edges up on petrol price hike

Real impact of petrol price rise on essential commodities will be visible in next week’s review. Updated 06 Apr, 2024 08:20am

Exports to ME up 36pc

The trade imbalance with the region has shrunk since the start of the current fiscal year due to lower use of petroleum goods. Published 04 Apr, 2024 06:04am

Services exports increase 6pc

The services exports reached $627.05 million in February. Published 03 Apr, 2024 07:48am

Inflation slows to 20.7pc

Lowest reading in 22 months; remains below finance ministry’s projection of 23.5pc Published 02 Apr, 2024 07:04am

Trade deficit widens 56pc to $2.17bn in March

Imports swell by over a quarter; export growth slows to single digits. Published 02 Apr, 2024 07:04am

Revenue collection surges 33pc in March

Falls short by Rs1bn against target. Updated 31 Mar, 2024 09:50am

FBR begins drive to bring wholesalers, traders into tax net

Drive under the Tajir Dost Scheme facilitates free registration and extends a variety of tax-related benefits to incentivise participation. Updated 31 Mar, 2024 08:25am

Plan with Kabul to separate cargo, passenger movement

PM to be briefed on the agreed-upon plan before implementation. Updated 30 Mar, 2024 10:54am

Economy expands by paltry 1pc in second quarter

Agriculture, services sectors prove to be major contributors. Published 29 Mar, 2024 07:59am

Trade gap with nine regional states widens

Imports from China and India rise in July-February period. Published 28 Mar, 2024 07:47am

Move to bring professionals into tax net

FBR sets July 1 deadline for service providers to connect with online system. Updated 26 Mar, 2024 09:30am

Exports to EU states fall despite GSP+ status

Decline mainly due to reduced demand for Pakistani goods in western, southern and northern Europe. Updated 24 Mar, 2024 10:24am

SPI inflation eases below 30pc after 18 weeks

Witnesses a 1.13pc week-on-week decline; comes after a consistent 11-week period of inflation above 40pc. Updated 23 Mar, 2024 01:58pm

Key allies assure govt of support to shore up economy

EU, US and China envoys welcome appointment of Muhammad Aurangzeb as finance minister. Updated 21 Mar, 2024 10:10am

Non-textile exports fall over 3pc in February

The non-textile products exports did not include the export value of food products during the period. Published 20 Mar, 2024 06:57am