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Bank-Rates
KARACHI, Jan 26 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Monday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 26, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 28, 2026 USD 279.8273 GBP […]
Customs seizes vehicles, contraband goods worth Rs. 235m
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP):Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized Non-Customs Paid (NCP) vehicles and contraband goods worth Rs. 235 million during multiple intelligence-based operations conducted within its jurisdiction. The seizures include Toyota Mark X, Honda Accord, dumper trucks, bowzers, trailers and contraband items such as betel nuts, tyres, Chinese salt, solar batteries and silver. […]
Tax net expansion inevitable to stabilise economy: Langrial
LAHORE, Jan 24 (APP):Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial said on Saturday that it is not possible to stabilise country’s economy without expanding the tax net, some people pay taxes regularly while many still try to avoid taxes. He expressed these views while speaking during a panel discussion in ‘Afkaar-e-Taza Thinkfest 2026’ held […]
Govt aims to strengthen economy through exports: Qaiser Sheikh
LAHORE, Jan 24 (APP):Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said on Saturday that government is taking all possible measures to strengthen country’s economy through increasing exports volume, as millions of people are employed in this sector. He was talking to media after attending a symposium held on the sidelines of ‘Made in […]
Inclusion of Islamabad Airport in privatization program under long term concession mode
ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP):The government has been actively considering a range of options for outsourcing operations at three major airports—Islamabad International Airport (IIAP), Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), and Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIAP)—through appropriate modes, including management contracts and long-term commercial concessions. As part of this strategy, the Islamabad Airport has been included […]
ICCI-AJK Government agree to promote tourism investment
ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP):Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Saturday highlighted the immense and untapped tourism potential of Azad Kashmir. He invited the business community to play an active role in developing the sector as a key driver of economic growth, investment, and employment in the region, said a press […]
Bilal reaffirms commitment to ensure regulatory framework in all sectors
ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP):The government is committed to ensure regulatory framework in all sectors of the national economy in order to enhance revenue base for achieving sustainable and long term economic growth, and social prosperity in the country. This was stated by the Minister of State for Finance and Railways, and Head of the Prime […]
SME cluster showcase to help transform Pakistan’s economy: SAPM
LAHORE, Jan 24 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries & Production Haroon Akhtar Khan inaugurated Pakistan’s first national SME cluster exhibition, “Made in Pakistan – SME Cluster Showcase Expo 2026” here at Expo Center on Saturday. The three-day Expo, being organized by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) under the supervision […]
Gold, silver prices surge by Rs.6,500 per tola
ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): Gold prices registered a sharp increase in both local and international markets on Saturday as the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs 6,500 to settle at Rs 521,162.According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also went up […]
Business community, taxpayers deserve protection, says FTO Zafar Hijazi
RAWALPINDI, Jan 23 (APP): Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi on Friday assured traders redressal of their concerns saying they deserve respect and protection of their rights. He termed taxpayers real benefactors of the country in during prevailing economic challenges facing Pakistan.FTO Zafar Hijazi said this while addressing the business community during his visit to […]