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Economy

Government ends five-year age limit on used vehicle imports

The commerce ministry told FBR the cap no longer applies to commercial consignments cleared after June 30, and the 40 percent additional duty stays in place.

Economy

Pakistan drafts mobile policy targeting 50pc local value addition

Domestic content in handset manufacturing is currently estimated at 10 to 20 percent, and the ministry wants assemblers to move beyond basic assembly.

EconomySindh

51,000 tonnes of imported wheat arrives at Karachi Port

The Karachi Port Trust says a second vessel, MV GREAT RAINBOW, is due on Nov 3 and puts the two ships' combined declared cargo at over 110,000 tonnes.

Economy

Valuation ruling valid until revised, Supreme Court rules

A customs valuation ruling under Section 25A does not lapse after 90 days and remains the applicable value for imported goods until rescinded, modified or replaced.

Economy

Customs values raised on empty glass bottle imports

Valuation Ruling 2210 of 2026 lifts assessable values for perfume and cosmetic bottles from all origins, excluding pharmaceutical-grade glass.

Economy

Saudi crude shipments to Pakistan resume via Red Sea

The restart of a key pipeline after drone attacks has eased fuel shortage fears as Pakistan relies on imported energy.

Economy

Food exports rise 7.68pc in July-August, imports slow

Rice shipments drove the rebound as food imports grew only 2.23 per cent, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data.

Economy

TCP finalises 365,000-tonne wheat import deals

Profit by Pakistan Today reported the contracts, while UkrAgroConsult said high import prices could support the domestic wheat market.