IMF seeks higher taxes on solar panels, EVs in FY2027 budget
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly urged Pakistan to increase taxes on solar panels and electric vehicles (EVs) as part of broader fiscal reforms being discussed for the FY2027…
Oil Prices Ease After Trump Says US Will End Iran War ‘Very Quickly’
Global oil prices slipped on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the United States would end the Iran war “very quickly,” raising hopes of easing tensions in the Middle…
Gold Steadies as Middle East Conflict Remains in Focus After Trump Pauses Strike
Gold prices steadied on Tuesday as investors closely monitored tensions in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran, easing fears of an…
Pakistan Diversifies Rice Export Strategy Through New Markets, Trade Routes
Pakistan has accelerated efforts to diversify its rice export strategy by targeting new markets in Africa, Central Asia, and the Far East while opening alternative trade corridors to maintain uninterrupted…
Pakistan plans major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port
Pakistan has announced major tariff reductions at Gwadar Port in a bid to attract international transit trade and boost commercial activity at the strategically important deep-sea port. According to Maritime…
Pakistan ships first export consignment from Karachi to Kyrgyzstan
Pakistan has successfully dispatched its first export consignment from Karachi to Kyrgyzstan, marking a significant milestone in enhancing regional trade and connectivity with Central Asia. The shipment, sent from Karachi’s…
Pakistan appreciates China’s continued support at IMF
In a significant development on the global financial stage, Pakistan has expressed strong appreciation for China’s ongoing support during critical negotiations at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Officials in Islamabad…
Gold price hits Rs499,962 per tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan surged once again, with the rate of 24-karat gold climbing by Rs4,600 to reach Rs499,962 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association. The sharp…