Business

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan's recent decision to reduce the interest rate by one percent has been met with cautious approval from Rafiq Suleman, a prominent figure in the business community. Suleman, former Chairman of the Rice Exporters Assoc...

Karachi: Cement dispatches in Pakistan rose significantly in April 2025, reaching a total of 3.34 million tons, marking a 13% increase compared to the same month last year. This growth was propelled by an 8% rise in local offtakes and a notable 35% su...

KARACHI: President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, has raised serious concerns regarding the Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, highlighting its potential adverse effects on the business community and...

KARACHI: Ahmed Azeem Alvi, president of the SITE Association of Industry, expressed dissatisfaction with the State Bank of Pakistan's recent decision to reduce the policy rate by 100 basis points. Alvi urged the central bank to slash the rate into sin...

Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority has successfully collected over forty-two billion rupees in tax revenue during the last ten months of the current fiscal year. According to Radio Pakistan, the collected tax revenue exceeds the targ...

Lahore: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has upgraded the ratings for Gas and Oil Pakistan Limited (GO), recognizing the company's robust financial footing and strategic partnership with Aramco. Aramco's acquisition of approximately 4...

Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering a supportive business environment for both domestic and foreign investors. He conveyed this during a meeting with a high-level delegation from the U...