PBC makes some valid points EDITORIAL: That Pakistan’s manufacturing sector stands at a crossroads, grappling with challenges that threaten ... Published 03 Apr, 2025 05:23am
Business & Finance ‘Economic stability not possible due to anti-business steps’ KARACHI: The business community says that economic stability is not possible due to the government’s anti-business... Published 03 Apr, 2025 05:23am
Print Leading sectors, businesses: CCP’s MIU detects around 150 violations ISLAMABAD: Market Intelligence Unit (MIU) of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has detected 150 major... Updated 03 Apr, 2025 09:30am
Print Traders say economic stability not possible with ‘anti-business’ actions PESHAWAR: Members of the business community asserted economic stability cannot come amid government’ ‘anti-business’... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:19am
Editorials A tax framework designed to fail EDITORIAL: The country’s fundamentally flawed tax system has long undermined the business environment, slowed... Published 28 Mar, 2025 06:24am
Business & Finance Clearance of goods: KCAA voices its concerns over ‘delays’ KARACHI: The Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has expressed concerns over delays in the goods clearance... Published 27 Mar, 2025 05:23am
Business & Finance Businesses sound alarm as Trump tariff chaos hits consumers LONDON/NEW YORK/ WASHINGTON: With each day, evidence is mounting across the corporate world that the chaotic... Published 26 Mar, 2025 07:59am
Business & Finance CDA approves QR code payment system for businesses, eateries ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday approved the introduction of a QR code payment system for... Published 26 Mar, 2025 07:04am
Print Digital financial services: Govt, regulators must develop frameworks: ADB ISLAMABAD: The government and regulatory authorities must move quickly to establish frameworks for digital financial... Updated 25 Mar, 2025 09:27am
Print FY26 Budget proposals: Businesses urge govt to gradually reduce GST rate Pakistan Business Council recommends reduction in withholding taxes for exporters to minimise impact on cash flow of their business Updated 25 Mar, 2025 09:30am
Print KP govt decides to launch universal digital payment system PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken a big step towards digital transformation by deciding to... Updated 24 Mar, 2025 08:44am
Pakistan Crackdown on substandard ketchup-making businesses conducted LAHORE: The food safety teams of Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday conducted a grand operation across Lahore,... Published 20 Mar, 2025 07:57am
Editorials The high cost of punitive taxation EDITORIAL: The fundamentally flawed nature of the tax regime operational in Pakistan is both well-documented and... Published 19 Mar, 2025 05:48am
Print Business premises: FBR to monitor production of goods ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed manufacturers not to remove goods from their business... Updated 15 Mar, 2025 02:56pm
Opinion Uraan to trillion-dollar economy It is indeed unfortunate that the policymakers remain totally disconnected with the prevalent ground realities in... Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:28am
Opinion The future of work The work of the world will be very different by 2030 from what we know today. Several key trends—everything from... Updated 13 Mar, 2025 07:26am
Print PM sets up panel to empower women in SMEs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday chaired a meeting of Small and Medium Enterprises Development... Updated 09 Mar, 2025 10:16pm
Print PM apprised of challenges facing businesses ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Friday his government’s commitment to creating a favourable... Updated 08 Mar, 2025 02:52pm
Business & Finance BMP for curbing capital flight, brain drain LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Monday... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Editorials SMEs and the high cost of formal economy EDITORIAL: In yet another attempt in a long line of programmes aimed at promoting the SME sector, the Small and... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Opinion Only export-led growth Pakistan’s inflation growth rate is clocking below 3% in current months; the dollar is stable; foreign reserves ... Published 24 Feb, 2025 07:22am
Print First package of regulatory reforms: BoI set to seek Cabinet nod ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) is all set to seek Federal Cabinet’s approval of first package of... Updated 21 Feb, 2025 02:34pm
Opinion Building a $3trn economy: the case for supporting legitimate businesses As the Chief Operating Officer of British American Tobacco (BAT), I have the regular opportunity to engage with our... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 09:28pm
Opinion Political stability and economic growth It is heartening to note that the country’s businesspeople are gaining confidence about the prospects of their... Published 19 Feb, 2025 06:21am
Business & Finance ACCA hosts Pak Leadership Conversation: SECP chief urges professionals to ensure transparency, sustainability ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Akif Saeed has urged finance professionals... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:55am
Pakistan Harassment by any department: NAB chief says committed to supporting businesses KARACHI: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lt. Gen. Nazir Ahmed Butt (retd), while assuring the ... Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:12am
Business & Finance TDAP CE visits regional office of FPCCI, vows support to businesses LAHORE: Faiz Ahmad Chadhar, Chief Executive of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), along with Rafia... Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:53am
Business & Finance SOEs: PM for rapid, transparent sell-off process ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the privatisation of the designated institutions should be... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Opinion Importance of small businesses Small businesses are often hailed as the backbone of any economy. They drive job creation, foster innovation, and... Published 05 Feb, 2025 06:48am
Opinion ‘FBR’s anti-technology strides’ This is apropos an op-ed titled “FBR’s anti-technology strides” carried by the newspaper last Friday. It has... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 07:05am
