Pakistan emerging as strategic trade gateway for Central Asia: PBF
Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) on Friday said a quiet but consequential shift was underway in Central Asia’s geo-economic outlook, with Pakistan increasingly emerging at the centre of regional recalibration as a strategic southern gateway for trade, connectivity and economic diversification.
Adil Aziz
Standard Chartered Empowers Pakistan’s SMEs with Global Growth via Forex Solutions
Standard Chartered Bank hosted a focused client engagement event bringing together leading SME businesses to explore strategic approaches to managing cross-border growth.
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NAB distributes Rs.600M to 3,400 victims in ISMMart case
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Islamabad and Rawalpindi has recovered Rs1 billion in the ISMMart Group scam and, in the first phase of relief, distributed Rs600 million among 3,400 victims.
Pakistan, Kazakhstan Agree on Corridor to Boost $1B Trade
Pakistan and Kazakhstan agreed to significantly enhance trade, investment, and regional connectivity, committing to raise the bilateral trade volume to $1 billion within the next year and to promote a multi-country transport corridor linking Central and South Asia.
Wafi Energy Pakistan announces to invest $100M in retail sector
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining macroeconomic stability, strengthening foreign exchange buffers, and enhancing investor confidence. During the meeting with a delegation of Wafi Energy Pakistan Ltd, which signaled a potential investment of up to USD 100 million in Pakistan over the next two to three years.
BYD Pakistan–MMC Announces Limited-Time Customer Offer On Its Newly Launched Sealion7 and Atto2
BYD Pakistan, in partnership with Mega Motor Company (MMC), has recently launched two new-generation all-electric vehicles in the country, the BYD Atto 2 and the globally acclaimed BYD Sealion 7.
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Pakistan to Hold 5G Spectrum Auction on March 10, 2026
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that the “Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G in Pakistan” will be conducted on 10 March 2026.
KCCI Seeks Relief in Super Tax to Safeguard Businesses and Economy
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), warning of the destabilizing effects of abrupt and heavy Super Tax demands, has called for a structured and business‑friendly installment plan. According to KCCI, such a facility would enable taxpayers to meet their obligations without disrupting operations, thereby protecting economic activity and ensuring continuity in business growth.
FBR directs tax offices to remain open on Jan 31
For facilitation of the taxpayers, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed that all Large Taxpayers’ Offices (LTOs), Medium Taxpayers’ Offices (MTOs), Corporate Tax Offices (CTOs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) would remain open on Saturday, the 31st January, 2026.
Pakistan Gold Price Surges to Rs 21,100 Within One Day
Gold prices surged to an all-time high in the local market on Wednesday as the price of 24-karat gold per tola jumped by Rs21,100 to settle at Rs551,662.