Sindh to Link Vehicle Number Plates with Owners’ CNICs KARACHI – The Sindh cabinet has approved a new vehicle registration system that will link number plates to the owner’s Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) instead of the vehicle chassis, in a bid to modernise the province’s transport framework. The decision was made during a cabinet […]
ECNEC Clears Major Road Projects for Sindh, Including Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway ISLAMABAD – The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved a series of major infrastructure projects in Sindh, including the long-awaited Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway. The project will be completed in five sections, with the first three—covering 180 kilometres—financed through a loan from the […]
During the meeting, the KPRA team discussed matters related to Sales Tax on Services. During the session, the Assistant Collector advised all wedding hall owners to ensure the timely payment of tax and accurate submission of their monthly sales tax returns by law. Participants were briefed on the recent amendments to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sales […]
Pakistan’s Economic Outlook: Foreign Reserves Stable, Exports Rise, but Trade Deficit Widens ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of stability, but challenges remain as the country grapples with a growing trade deficit, according to the latest official updates. Speaking at an event in Islamabad on Thursday, the Minister of State for Finance revealed that […]
Balochistan’s Peoples Train Set to Roll Out, Punjab’s Orange Line Goes Solar QUETTA/LAHORE – Big moves are underway in Pakistan’s rail sector as the Balochistan government teams up with Pakistan Railways to launch a new passenger train service from Saryab to Kuchlak, while Punjab shifts gears toward solar power for its urban transit system. During […]
Govt Clamps Down on Arbitrary Tax Actions, Adds Business-Friendly Safeguards In a major relief to the business community, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new directive that significantly curtails the unchecked powers of tax officials when dealing with businesspersons. According to the official notification, tax officers can no longer take action against […]
Gold Prices Surge in Pakistan Amid Global Market Rally Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a sharp uptick on Wednesday, reflecting global market trends and heightened investor interest in precious metals. According to the latest figures from the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of 10 grams of 24-karat gold rose by Rs2,487, now […]
Pakistan Re-Issues Tender for 100,000 Tons of Sugar After Bids Fail to Meet Standards The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has floated a fresh tender to import 100,000 metric tons of sugar, after failing to strike a deal with any of the three firms that previously submitted bids. According to official sources, none of the […]
ISLAMABAD – The exchange rates for major currencies in Pakistan have shown small changes between August 2 and August 4, 2025. These rates are based on information from brokerage houses and the Reuters Eikon Terminal. They help track the value of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) against important foreign currencies. Saudi Riyal (SAR) Today’s rate: PKR […]
Qatari Riyal Shows Strength Against Pakistani Rupee in Recent Weeks ISLAMABAD – The Qatari Riyal (QAR) has shown steady strength against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) over the past few weeks. The exchange rate went up from 77.39 PKR at the start of June to 78.01 PKR by July 26. On key dates, the rates were: […]
