Local Manufacturers Push for Ban on Mobile Phone Imports
Pakistan’s mobile phone manufacturers have petitioned the government to ban the import of used phones.
Pakistan’s mobile phone manufacturers have petitioned the government to ban the import of used phones.
Karachi, October 2, 2023 – Pakistan economy official data reveals a staggering 25 percent decline in imports during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24.
Karachi, August 2, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released the withholding tax rates for the import of goods during the tax year 2023-24.
Karachi, July 21, 2023 – Pakistan has experienced a substantial 44% decline in imports from China during the fiscal year 2022-23, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
Karachi, June 23, 2023 – In a significant move aimed at bolstering its economy, Pakistan has officially withdrawn the ban on payments for the import of goods.
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has withdrawn prior approval for banks for initiating import transactions. Previously the condition was imposed in May 2022.
KARACHI: Over 400 containers of vegetables have been stuck up at ports as commercial banks are not issuing documents due to shortage of dollars. All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association in a letter to the commerce ministry sent on Tuesday, stated that the containers of Onion are still held up at […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan exports have registered 18.34 per cent decline Year on Year (YoY) in November 2022 owing to import restrictions and slowdown in global demand. Data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday revealed that exports fell to $2.37 billion in November 2022 when compared with $2.9 billion in the corresponding month last […]
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the customs clearance of banned items, which landed till August 18, 2022. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail virtually presided over the meeting of the ECC. Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan, Federal […]
KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Wednesday strongly rejected the claim of the central bank regarding no restriction on imports. FPCCI’s acting president, Suleman Chawla in a statement categorically refuted the claims and assertions made by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) that there are no restrictions in place on […]