
Sindh Extends Electric Vehicle Tax and Registration Incentives Until 2028
September 1, 2026
KARACHI: The Sindh government has extended tax and registration incentives for non-commercial electric vehicles (EVs) for another two years, keeping the relief package in…

Siemens Healthineers appoints Evelyn Gunnewig as Pakistan CEO
August 31, 2026
LAHORE: Siemens Healthineers has appointed Evelyn Gunnewig as Chief Executive Officer for Pakistan, placing her in charge of the company’s strategy in the country…

Pakistan IT, telecom sector urges end to direct G2G contracts
August 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s IT and telecom sector has urged the government to end direct government-to-government contracting for public projects, warning that the current system is…

Gold Prices Fall in Pakistan Today, Monday, August 31
August 31, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices declined in Pakistan today, Monday, August 31, 2026, following a drop in the international bullion market. The price of 24-karat gold…

PSO Recognises Top Dealers as It Unveils Major Retail Transformation Plan
August 31, 2026
KARACHI, August 31, 2026: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) hosted the PSO Excellence Awards 2026 in Karachi, recognising outstanding dealer partners and reaffirming the company’s…

Pakistan’s oil import bill surges to Rs357 billion in July
August 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil import bill climbed to $1.28 billion, or around Rs357 billion, in July as higher global energy prices increased pressure on the…

Chinese firm plans 16 sports shoe production lines in Pakistan
August 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s footwear industry could gain new manufacturing capacity as China’s Huaxin (Shenzhen) Investment Group plans to establish 16 sports shoe production lines in…

44 Graduates Complete MariEnergies Digital Skills Bootcamp
August 31, 2026
KARACHI: All 44 graduates of the first MariEnergies Digital Skills, Training & Employment Programme have secured internships or employment after completing a five-month technology…

Pakistan Customs Tightens EFS Checks Over Alleged Fabric Misdeclaration
August 30, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has stepped up scrutiny of fabric imports under the Export Facilitation Scheme after concerns that some consignments were allegedly being misdeclared…

FBR Seals Illegal Cigarette Factory in Karachi, Seizes Machinery and Stock
August 30, 2026
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue has sealed an illegal cigarette manufacturing facility in Karachi and seized machinery, raw materials and finished cigarettes worth…

FBR Expands Retail Tax Net as POS-Linked Businesses Rise 31%
August 30, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue expanded its point-of-sale tax network significantly during fiscal year 2025-26, with the number of large retailers linked to…

Asaan Tax App Launched for Retailers With 1% Tax on Sales
August 30, 2026
KARACHI: The Asaan Tax mobile app for retailers and shopkeepers is now operational under a simplified tax scheme offering a 1% levy on declared…

Pakistan Makes History With Nearly Rs6 Trillion Early Debt Repayment
August 30, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has repaid nearly Rs5.92 trillion in debt ahead of schedule, as the government seeks to reduce future repayment pressures and strengthen its…

Data and AI Jobs Surge 80% as Hiring Rebounds in 2026
August 30, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Global demand for data and artificial intelligence professionals has rebounded strongly in 2026, with job postings rising more than 80% year-on-year as employers…

Global Gold Rally Adds Rs392bn to Pakistan’s Reserves
August 28, 2026
KARACHI: The value of Pakistan’s official gold reserves increased by Rs392 billion during fiscal year 2025-26, driven largely by a sharp rise in international…

Pakistan’s Electric Freight Push Faces Charging Infrastructure Hurdle
August 28, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s transition to electric freight transport will depend heavily on the pace at which charging networks, reliable power supply, servicing facilities and technical…