Lahore: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has commended Punjab's latest initiative, which introduces smart plastic vending machines as a climate-conscious venture that incentivizes plastic recycling. Nazir Hussain, Pre...
Read More »State Bank of Pakistan Reports Overnight Repo Activities
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan has released figures detailing overnight repo and reverse repo transactions conducted on July 3, 2025. The report outlines the participation of financial institutions in these monetary facilities, indicating a balan...
Read More »Pakistan’s Financial Institutions Set New Lending and Borrowing Limits
Karachi: In a recent update from the State Bank of Pakistan, new financial ceilings and floors have been established for lending and borrowing among the country's financial institutions. These changes are slated to take effect on July 3, 2025. The u...
Read More »KATI Seeks Three-Month Extension on Sales Tax E-Invoicing Deadline
Karachi: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) is urging the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the deadline for mandatory sales tax e-invoicing by three months, citing concerns over unpreparedness within the business community. J...
Read More »EFS Violations Lead to Closure of Import Businesses in Karachi
Karachi: Salim Valimuhammad, Chairman of the Pakistan Chemicals and Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), has raised concerns over significant misuse of the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), which has reportedly caused a loss of Rs. 25 billion to the na...
Read More »Gul Ahmed Textiles Shifts Focus Amid Rising Costs and Sustainability Goals
Karachi: Gul Ahmed Textiles Mills Ltd. (GATM) convened an analyst briefing to reveal its financial performance for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 and outline its strategic objectives moving forward. The company reported a 13.3% increase in ...
Read More »UBG Warns Fuel Price Surge Could Strain Pakistan’s Economy
KARACHI: The United Business Group (UBG) has voiced concerns over the recent increase in fuel prices, warning of potential adverse effects on Pakistan's economy. Petrol prices have surged by Rs. 8.36 per liter, while diesel has seen an increase of Rs....
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