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Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain calls for urgent boost in Pakistan’s exports
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (341+ words) LAHORE " Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Friday stressed the urgent need to enhance Pakistan's exports, warning that the country was falling behind its regional competitors. LCCI President Faheemur Rehman Saigol and other leaders…...
Expected Qaumi Bachat profit rate for Behbood Savings Certificates from January 2026
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (285+ words) ISLAMABAD " As the countdown to New Year 2026 begins, customers of the National Savings Centre (Qaumi Bachat Centre) are eager to find out if there will be any changes to the profit rate for Behbood Savings Certificates starting in January. The…...
State of guardians of our food security
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (200+ words) A nation cannot progress where farmers are destined to suffer. This article highlights the plight of our farmers and the challenges they face. Agricultural Census Data of 2024 indicates that Sindh has around 1.8 million farms. Despite their vital role in Pakistan's…...
Natural Disasters and Food Inflation: Assessing the Economic Cost of Climate Shocks in Pakistan
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1142+ words) In the spirit of Salam Kissan, recognising the resilience of farmers and highlighting the challenges they face in a climate-impacted economy By Rameen In the spirit of Salam Kissan, recognising the resilience of farmers and highlighting the challenges they face…...
FBR tax for filers, non-filers on debit cards, prize bonds [January 2026 Update]
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1+ week, 2+ day ago (274+ words) ISLAMABAD " The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a significant distinction between tax rates for filers and non-filers for the current fiscal year. FBR imposes higher taxes on non-filers across various financial transactions to encourage tax compliance and expand…...
LCCI welcomes policy rate cut, demands single-digit rates
1+ week, 3+ day ago (315+ words) Top News in Pakistan: Read Latest Breaking News on Pakistan Politics, Business, World, Sports, Lifestyle, CPEC, Articles, from pakobserver. Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President, Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, has said that decrease in policy rate by 50 basis points…...
IMF’s structural benchmarks align with reform agenda: Finance Ministry
1+ week, 5+ day ago (363+ words) The Ministry of Finance on Sunday clarified the intent, context, and continuity of reform measures under Pakistan's IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, particularly in response to recent commentary regarding so-called "new conditions." In a post shared on X (former…...
Saigol calls for urgent industrial relief at All Pakistan Chambers conference
1+ week, 6+ day ago (307+ words) LAHORE " "Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol on Saturday warned that the cost of doing business in Pakistan has reached an unsustainable level, stressing that the industrial sector urgently needs relief to prevent further economic damage....
Unemployment crisis: Consequence of misplaced priorities
1+ week, 6+ day ago (799+ words) PAKISTAN is currently witnessing a sharp rise in unemployment, reaching a 21-year high of 7.1% in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to the latest Labour PAKISTAN is currently witnessing a sharp rise in unemployment, reaching a 21-year high of 7.1% in the fiscal…...
China’s macro trajectory 2025-2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (905+ words) CHINA'S continued economic stability and sustainability have prompted numerous international organizations to revise their GDP forecasts upward for 2025 and" CHINA'S continued economic stability and sustainability have prompted numerous international organizations to revise their GDP forecasts upward for 2025 and 2026. Its solid…...