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Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Gemstones Worth $5 Billion Smuggled Out of Pakistan Every Year

Gemstones worth $5 billion are smuggled out of Pakistan every year, MNA Gul Asghar Khan said during a recent meeting of...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

FBR Suspends Deputy Commissioner RTO Quetta for 4 Months

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended Muhammad Ali (IRS/BS-18), Deputy Commissioner-IR, Regional Tax Office,...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Govt to Increase Rental Allowance for Grade 1 to 22 Employees in Six Cities  

The federal government is set to increase rental ceilings for grade 1 to 22 government employees in six cities.   Accord...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Ex-CFO Pakistan Expo Centres Rejects Allegations Against Him by CEO As Baseless

Chief Financial Officer Pakistan Expo Centres Zia ul Mustafa has rejected the allegations raised against him by CEO Mari...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Banks to Remain Closed On 17 September

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Friday that it will remain closed next Tuesday, 17 September 2024, on acco...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Gold Price Hits All-Time High in Pakistan as International Prices Soar

The price of gold in Pakistan breached the record high mark for the second time this week on Friday.  According to data...

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News Update

13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

FBR to Freeze Bank Accounts of Filers Who Deliberately Submit Incorrect Tax Returns

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will freeze bank accounts of filers of income tax returns, who would deliberately sub...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

KE Removes Over 2000 Kgs Underground Illegal Connections in North Karachi, Gadap 

K-Electric (KE), in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, is undertaking operations against electricity thiev...

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News Update

13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

FBR Allows Commissioner Inland Revenue to Condone Time Limits for Taxpayers

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has empowered Commissioner-Inland Revenue (IR) to condone time limits specified under...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

ADB Approves $320 Million Loan for Road Construction in KP

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $320 million loan to support the rehabilitation of roads in the province...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

A New Era in Payments: Pakistan’s First Payment Gateway Offering Buy Now Pay Later

In today’s fast-paced, digital world, buying and selling online has become second nature. Whether purchasing a new pair...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

PSX Gains Just Over 300 Points Day After Policy Rate Cut, IMF News 

The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Friday, gaining 315.44 more points, a...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Rates of Profit on National Savings Schemes Revised Downwards

The federal government has revised the rates of profit on National Savings Schemes.  According to data shared by Arif Ha...

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News Update

13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

KIBOR Rates Decline Further Following SBP Monetary Policy Announcement

KIBOR rates decline further by 25-119 basis points (bps) across all tenors on Friday following the central bank’s move t...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Planning Minister Reveals Real Reason Behind Delay in Diamer Basha Dam Project

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a review meeting on the progre...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Sindh Launches Affordable Housing Project for Deserving Citizens

According to a report by ARY News on Thursday, the Sindh government has launched a new housing initiative named “Sasti B...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Rupee Up 4th Day in a Row Against US Dollar After IMF News

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) rose 4th day in a row against the US Dollar (USD) today after opening trade at 278 in the inte...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

CCP Approves Two Acquisitions in Packaging, Renewable Energy Sectors   

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved two acquisitions, reinforcing its commitment to promoting comp...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Increases After Four Straight Falls  

The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended September 12, 2024, increased by 0.01 percent, accord...

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13

Sep 2024

Sep 13, 2024 • 5 min read

PSX Issues Alert Against Fraudulent WhatsApp Groups Giving Investment Advice

Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) has issued an investor alert regarding the surge in fraudulent activities promoted...

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12

Sep 2024

Sep 12, 2024 • 5 min read

Cabinet Committee Takes Key Decisions on Categorization of SOEs 

Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Ente...

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