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Pre-arrivalcustoms data sharing begins

[ . Customs data. Photo: file LAHORE: Pakistan Customs and the State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan have operationalised the electronic exchange of pre-arrival customs information, following the MoU signed between the two sides. As part of the initiative, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) played a central role in enhancing the WeBOC system, ensuring that customs officers … Read more

‘I had to play against my nature,’ says Mahira Khan

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Fahad Mustafa, Mahira Khan. Photo: file KARACHI: The trailer of the upcoming Pakistani film Aag Lage Basti Mein, starring Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa, has been unveiled ahead of its scheduled Eid-ul-Fitr release, drawing attention from across the country’s entertainment industry. The film, written and directed by Bilal Atif Khan, blends comedy, action and romance, … Read more

Govt signals regulatory easing to Japanese firms

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Tuesday addressed the Japan-Pakistan Business Forum, reaffirming that relations between the two countries are not limited to diplomacy but represent a strong, mature, and forward-looking economic partnership built on mutual trust and shared prosperity. Addressing the forum in the presence … Read more

Pakistan, Cambodia review priorities ahead of JTC

[ Ministers focus on pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics as business bodies push B2B follow-up Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul, who is in Pakistan on an official visit, toured the FPCCI President’s Office along with her Pakistani counterpart Jam Kamal Khan. SOURCE: Jam Kamal on X ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Cambodia on Tuesday reviewed priority sectors and … Read more

Fixed power cost to raise Rs132b

[ Nepra officials warned Gepco over the illegal installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) on small meters. They said that the company was installing AMI without approval of the regulator and even without data backup. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government has projected the collection of an additional Rs132 billion annually from power consumers through fixed … Read more

Pakistan, UAE close to signing economic deal

[ United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador Hammad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi. LAHORE: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador Hammad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi has announced that Pakistan and the UAE are at the final stage of signing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which will significantly boost bilateral trade and remove business obstacles. He said the … Read more

Chappell Roan leaves talent agency after CEO named in Epstein files

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US singer had been represented by ‘Wasserman’ which boasts other high-profile clients Chappell Roan. Photo: file WASHINGTON: US singer-songwriter Chappell Roan announced on Monday that she had left her talent agency, after its CEO was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA), passed overwhelmingly by … Read more

Remittances stay strong at $3.46b

Maximum limit per person, per calendar year, to buy foreign currency, in the form of cash or outward remittances, will also be reduced from $100,000 to $50,000. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan received $3.46 billion in workers’ remittances in January 2026, maintaining strong external inflows despite mixed performance across major corridors, with Europe and Western economies … Read more