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Exports reach $15.184 bln during Jul-Dec
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): The country’s merchandise exports reached to $15.184 billion during the first six months (July–December) of the current fiscal year (2025–26), Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the exports showed a decline of 8.70 percent when compared to exports of $16.631 billion during July–December of […]
Three-day national SME-expo to commence from Jan 24: Haroon
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday announced that a historic national-level Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) cluster expo titled “Made in Pakistan: SME Cluster Showcase 2026” would be held at the Lahore Expo Centre from January 24 to 26, 2026. He said […]
Gold prices surge by Rs5,700 per tola
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP):Gold prices increased sharply in the local market on Friday, as the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs.5,700 to settle at Rs 460,262, while the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold went up by Rs 4,887 to Rs 394,600, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers […]
Finance Minister lauds FBR for achieving highest-ever revenue collection in December
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday praised Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) field formations for achieving the highest-ever December tax collection, calling the December 2025 performance a clear endorsement of the government’s fiscal reforms, compliance drive, and digitization efforts. “The progress made over the last 18 […]
FBR clarifies scrutiny of exporters’ income tax returns
ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday clarified that reports circulating on social media claiming exporters’ income tax returns will be scrutinized with the intent to impose unjust taxation are misleading and have no factual basis. It has come to the notice of the board that a letter attributed to […]
Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Jan 02 (APP): Following are the selling/buying rates Of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Friday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.90 278.88 GBP […]
NBP Exchange Rates
KARACHI, Jan 02 (APP): Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday issued the following exchange rates. CURRENCY SYMBOL TT Selling TT Buying US DOLLAR USD 280.50280.00 EURO EUR329.97329.38 JAPANESE YENJPY1.7896 1.7865 BRITISH POUND GBP378.29 377.61 SWISS FRANCCHF354.50 353.87 CANADIAN DOLLARCAD204.61 204.25 AUSTRALIAN DOLLARAUD187.96 187.63 SWEDISH KRONA […]
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Jan 02 (APP): The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Friday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 02, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 06, 2026 USD 280.0962 […]
PM says implementation of economic governance policies inevitable; seeks proposals on investors’ facilitation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday calling the implementation of the government’s policies on economic governance inevitable, sought proposals from all relevant ministries suggesting practical measures and a comprehensive strategy involving minimal duration. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting on economic reforms, increasing investment, and progress on proposed developmental projects, on […]
DPM Dar chairs first meeting of Economic Management Reforms Committee
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Thursday chaired the first meeting of the Committee on Economic Management Reforms. The deputy PM stressed the importance of focusing on sectors that can act as triggers for higher and more inclusive economic growth. The meeting deliberated on the way […]