Pakistan’s foreign reserves decline by US$ 32 million in a week
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves, which include the reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the commercial banks, stood at US$ 13,463.7 million as of July 27,…
Amjad Hussain Rajper and Tariq Hussain transferred from Customs Enforcement Karachi
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred PCS officers of BS-18 and BS-18 Syed Babar Ali Shah (PCS/BS-19) is transferred from Additional Director, Customs Academy of Pakistan (CAP),…
Urea sales rise, DAP sales fall in July 2023
According to the provisional fertilizer sales data, the offtake of urea, a key nitrogen fertilizer, increased by 36% year-on-year to 629,000 tons in July 2023, compared to 463,000 tons in…
Customs Quetta foils smuggling attempt, seizes goods worth Rs60 million
QUETTA: Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized smuggled goods worth Rs60 million at Quetta-Karachi road, in a bid to curb the illegal trade in the province. The goods include sugar, non-custom…
Opposition MNAs protest against Official Secrets Act amendment bill
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a protest by some opposition MNAs, who objected to the government’s move to pass the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill, 2023, without providing them…
Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana appointed Chairman FBR
KARACHI: The Cabinet Secretariat, Establishment Division has notified that Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana, a BS-21 officer of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) is appointed Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).…
Digital payments leader Visa eyes regional expansion; officially opens new Pakistan office
Digital payments leader Visa eyes regional expansion; officially opens new Pakistan office. • New office is an extension of Visa’s culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity • Visa commits ongoing…
Meezan Bank introduces Meezan WhatsApp Banking Service for its Customers
Karachi: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has introduced Meezan WhatsApp Banking, a hassle-free service that empowers both individual customers and businesses to conveniently access a wide range of Account…
S&P Global introduces enhanced benefits with its ‘People First 10.0’ Initiative
S&P Global has launched ‘People First 10.0’, the latest iteration of its enhanced global benefits policy across all its markets, including Pakistan. The policy commits to leading with care and…
Pakistan government increases petrol and diesel prices Rs 19.95 and Rs 19.90 per liter
KARACHI: Pakistan has increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 19.95 and Rs 19.90 per liter, respectively, effective from today. The government said the decision was inevitable due to the…