Foreign assistance inflows to Pakistan almost doubled to $1.377 billion in the first two months (July-August) of the current fiscal year, mainly because of an ongoing umbrella of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This helped the government to start the new fiscal year on a healthy note, unlike last year’s lacklustre beginning in the absence of IMF support. The total inflows, both loans
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for integration with its electronic invoicing system for all sales tax registered entities, following slow compliance and enforcement challenges. The earlier deadline for phased integration was set to begin on Aug 1, but has now been extended through staggered deadlines starting from Oct 15 up to Dec 31, according to a notification is
Currency dealers say the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has slowed down its dollar purchases from the interbank market in an apparent effort to maintain liquidity and contain pressure on the exchange rate amid a growing trade deficit. “The SBP is buying dollars much slower than last year, when it purchased $7.8bn to boost its foreign exchange reserves,” said a currency dealer, adding that higher
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has directed immediate steps for establishing an Expo-cum-Display Centre in Islamabad and identifying land for a similar facility in Quetta, as part of a broader plan to develop a nationwide network of modern exhibition venues. The minister issued the instructions during a detailed briefing by the CEO of Pakistan Expo Centre (Pvt) Ltd at the Ministry of Commerce
As the government moves to allow commercial imports of used vehicles, the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has expressed concern over the potential impact on local vehicle assembly. However, a leading Chinese assembler says it expects minimal disruption to its sales. PAMA Director-General Abdul Waheed Khan warned that the decision to relax restrictions on used car imports