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Pakistan Targets $2 Billion Fruit & Vegetable Exports After FoodAg Expo
Pakistan is aiming to boost its fruit and vegetable exports to $2 billion over the next three years, up from the current $700 million, the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters and Merchants Association (PFVA) announced. The targets come as the…
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Fewer Than 700,000 Retailers in Pakistan Use Digital Payments
Pakistan’s drive toward a cashless economy faces hurdles as fewer than 700,000 retailers are currently connected to digital payment platforms. Despite government efforts, resistance from…
Pakistan Unveils Landmark Industrial Policy to Drive Investment and Modernize Industry
Pakistan is preparing to roll out its first-ever Industrial Policy, a landmark move aimed at attracting investment, streamlining regulations, and strengthening the industrial framework. According…
Industries Ministry Seeks End to Customs & Import Taxes
The Ministry of Industries has recommended eliminating customs and import duties under the new National Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025–2030 to revive Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness and…
Gul Ahmed Warehouse Caught Fire: Insurance Coverage Confirmed
A fire erupted at a Gul Ahmed Textile Mills warehouse in Landhi. This prompted the company to issue a mandatory notice to the Pakistan Stock…
Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 11th November, 2025
Gold and Silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. The rates listed here are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa…
Pakistan Nears $600M World Bank-Backed Public Finance Reform Program
Pakistan is moving closer to finalizing a $600 million World Bank-supported initiative aimed at modernizing the country’s public finance system and enhancing the efficiency of…
Rupee Strengthens for 33rd Day as Market Shrugs Off Political Noise
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its winning streak on Monday, marking its 33rd consecutive gain against the US dollar and closing at Rs280.80, up by…
SBP Orders Banks to Digitally Onboard SMEs via Video Calls and GPS
In a major push toward financial digitization, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks and DFIs to introduce end-to-end digital onboarding for SMEs,…
Pakistani Rupee Expected to Weaken to 295 Against US Dollar by 2026
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) is expected to depreciate to 290–295 against the US dollar by December 2026, according to a report by Topline Securities. The…
KSE-100 Index Projected to Reach 203,000 by December 2026
Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index is expected to hit 203,000 by December 2026, offering an estimated 26% total return including dividends, as macroeconomic reforms, improved liquidity,…
These 15 Major Sectors Lead Surge in Pakistan’s Sales Tax Revenue for FY 2024-25
Nearly 57.3 percent of Pakistan’s sales tax collection on domestic supplies in 2024-25 came from 15 major sectors, including electrical energy, POL products, sugar, cement…
FBR’s Withholding Tax Collection Surges 32.7pc in FY2025-26
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved a major revenue milestone, reporting a substantial 32.7 percent increase in withholding tax collection for the ongoing…
Government Collects Rs. 371 Billion in Petrol Taxes in Q1
The federal government of Pakistan collected Rs. 371 billion in petroleum levies during the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025-26, marking a 42% increase compared to…