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World

Moldovan priest describes controversial trip to Russia

Priests were directed to create social media channels to warn their congregations about perceived threats from Moldova's pro-Western govt

Published 26 Sep, 2025 12:48pm

World

Spain supports monetisation of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Spain aims to reduce imports of Russian liquefied natural gas as part of energy diversification efforts

Published 19 Sep, 2025 01:21pm

World

Hollywood shake-up: Paramount Skydance considers Warner Bros Discovery takeover

Ellison’s $360B fortune seen powering potential deal

Published 12 Sep, 2025 10:48am

Pakistan

Massive financial irregularities revealed in BRT Peshawar

Audit report unmasks Rs28 billion loss from 2019 to 2022

Published 11 Aug, 2025 02:54pm

Pakistan

KP Energy Department audit uncovers over Rs3 billion in financial irregularities

Atleast Rs207 million remain unpaid by PESCO for electricity

Published 11 Jul, 2025 02:38pm

Pakistan

Govt orders review of Pakistan Remittance Initiative amid rising payouts

Scheme key to shifting remittances to formal financial channels

Published 10 Jul, 2025 09:46am

Business & Economy

Finance Division announces new austerity measures for FY 2025–26

Exceptions will be made only for operational vehicles for purchase with complete ban

Published 08 Jul, 2025 11:34am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz lauds FBR, finance ministry for record 42% surge in tax revenue

PM stresses on importance of broadening tax base through digitalisation and stricter enforcement

Published 02 Jul, 2025 01:44pm

Pakistan

Audit uncovers over Rs70 billion in financial irregularities in Balochistan

Irregularity inflicts direct loss of Rs3.49 billion on provincial treasury

Published 27 Jun, 2025 01:54pm

Business & Economy

Federal budget 2025–26 to introduce tough measures against non-filers

Non-filers to face ban on all financial dealings

Published 10 Jun, 2025 10:05am

Business & Economy

FBR propose to increase withholding tax on bank withdrawals for non-filers

Govt aims to complicate financial activities for non-filers

Published 31 May, 2025 02:16pm

Business & Economy

Government clarifies conditions to opt for one pension

What about those who are receiving multiple pensions?

Published 07 Mar, 2025 12:07pm

Life & Style

Wendy Williams accuses son Kevin Hunter Jr of financial mismanagement

Kevin Jr. has refuted withdrawals, and court documents from last September

Published 13 Feb, 2025 03:34pm

Business & Economy

How to apply for Asaan Karobar Finance scheme in Punjab

Loan program consists of two tiers

Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:11am

Business & Economy

Karachi tops as Pakistan’s leading tax contributor in FY24

Karachi's contributions exceeded those of other major cities

Published 08 Jan, 2025 01:07pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports surge to $16.5b in first half of FY 2024-25

In December 2024, exports amounted to $2.841 billion

Published 07 Jan, 2025 08:11pm

Business & Economy

Finance Minister Aurangzeb vows to complete rightsizing of 43 ministries by June-end

Says 150,000 vacant posts to be abolished

Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:42pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s economy grows 0.92% in Q1 of ongoing fiscal year

Pakistan’s economy grew by 2.69% year-on-year in the first quarter of the previous 2023-24 fiscal year

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:01pm

Business & Economy

Finance minister laments lack of funding for research to develop agriculture sector

Muhammad Aurangzeb aims to increase tax-to-GDP ratio from 9% to 13.5%

Published 29 Dec, 2024 06:16pm

Business & Economy

Senate Standing Committee on Finance approves tax laws amendment bill

Committee forms subcommittee to address solar scandal

Updated 26 Dec, 2024 05:31pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan aims to privatise PIA, outsource Islamabad airport in Nov: Aurangzeb

Finance minister says five-month delay was down to two factors

Published 24 Oct, 2024 05:00pm

Pakistan

Federal govt sets diyat value for new fiscal year

The diyat value for fiscal year 2022-23 was Rs4,318,524

Published 04 Oct, 2024 09:08am

Pakistan

PTI plans major protest at D-Chowk with financial support for assembly members

Gandapur decides to monitor members through hidden cameras at the motorway interchange

Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:01am

Technology

Afiniti announces major restructuring to enhance financial stability

Management emphasizes upon ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the company

Published 20 Sep, 2024 12:01pm

Business & Economy

IMF agreement will be made public on Sept 25: Aurangzeb

Finance minister claims superior deal compared to predecessors with IMF

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:34pm

World

Maldives declares no need for IMF bailout amid financial troubles

Zameer expressed confidence in the situation

Published 14 Sep, 2024 02:20pm

Business & Economy

Interest rate cut on the cards in MPC meeting today

Financial analysts predict a more moderate decrease of 150 to 200 basis points

Updated 12 Sep, 2024 11:29am

Pakistan

Floods in 2022 cost Pakistan $30b, only $10.9b in aid received, minister says

Over two million housing units were impacted by the 2022 floods

Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:02am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s mobile phone users paid Rs92b in advance tax in fiscal year 2023-24

South Asian country seeks fresh bailout package to improve economy

Published 09 Sep, 2024 06:14pm

Business & Economy

Plan for new taxes on traders won’t be taken back, says Finance Minister Aurangzeb

Urges wholesalers, distributors and retailers to contribute to economy

Updated 03 Sep, 2024 11:50pm