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Traders seek business-friendly measures in budget

Industrialists, traders and agricultural experts have urged the government to adopt business-friendly policies and provide immediate relief to the industry, trade and agriculture sectors to tackle economic challenges and ensure sustainable growth. The demand was made at a pre-budget seminar organised by the Traders Wing of the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), where participants stressed t

Customs values of imported ammunition revised

The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, has revised the customs values of ammunition, including cartridge calibers imported from China, Turkey, Oman, Europe, the United States and other countries. The Customs values of ammunition were earlier determined under Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969 vide Valuation Ruling No.2036-2026. After issuance of the said Valuation Ruling, repr

Auto & Auto Parts Policy 2026-31: PAAPAM wants urgent discussions

The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has issued an urgent appeal to Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, seeking an immediate hearing before the finalisation of the Auto & Auto Parts Policy 2026–31. In a letter to the Deputy Prime Minister, PAAPAM stated that the auto-parts sector support

Oil prices settle USD1 higher

Oil prices settled USD1 higher after rising more than 5 percent earlier in the session on Monday as Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from US President Donald Trump. Tehran, however, said it would resume strikes if Israel continued to hit Hezbollah in Lebanon. Brent crude futures closed USD1.16, or 1.3 percent, higher at USD94.25 a barrel, while U

Oil falls as investors await clarity after Iran-Israel halt attacks

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, erasing most of the previous session’s gains, after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, though both sides warned they could resume hostilities. Brent crude futures were down 91 cents, or 1%, at $93.34 a barrel at 0400 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate declined $1.13, or 1.2%, at $90.17