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11

Jul 2024

Jul 11, 2024 • 5 min read

Yango Celebrates a Year of Transformative Operations in Pakistan

The international ride-hailing service Yango, a part of the global tech company Yango Group, proudly marks the first yea...

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11

Jul 2024

Jul 11, 2024 • 5 min read

Pakistan Exploring Potential LNG Pipeline Deal With Russia

The federal government is exploring a multi-billion-dollar deal to meet its energy needs by potentially seeking an LNG p...

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11

Jul 2024

Jul 11, 2024 • 5 min read

Gold Rate in Pakistan Increases Again as International Prices Pick Up

The price of gold in Pakistan increased for the second straight day on Thursday to settle at Rs 246,800. According to da...

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11

Jul 2024

Jul 11, 2024 • 5 min read

Govt to Invite Consultant Bids for 5G Auction Next Week

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the Advisory Committee meeting on the “Release of International Mobile Telep...

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11

Jul 2024

Jul 11, 2024 • 5 min read

Military Given One Year to Overhaul its Pension Structure: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Thursday said that the pension structure of the military is unique and requires a co...

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11

Jul 2024

Jul 11, 2024 • 5 min read

IMF Wants Pakistan to Impose Up to 45% Tax On Agricultural Income For New Bailout

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed a new standard individual income tax rate of up to 45 percent on agri...

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News Update

10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

SBP Appoints 9 Banks As Primary Dealers For Investing in Govt Securities

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has appointed nine banks and one financial institution as the primary dealers for parti...

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10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Gold Price in Pakistan Rebounds After Successive Losses

The price of gold in Pakistan posted a slight increase on Wednesday, after losses in the previous two days. According to...

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News Update

10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Increase in Salaries of Govt Employees Notified

The federal government Wednesday notified an increase in salaries of federal government employees announced in the budge...

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News Update

10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

IHC Summons FBR Official For Failing to Help Investigate Renowned Private School

Chief Justice Islamabad High Court (IHC) has observed that the concerned Commissioner Inland Revenue (IR) Zone-I Regiona...

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News Update

10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Ministry of Health Approves Rs. 4 Billion Upgrade of Polyclinic Hospital in Islamabad

The Ministry of Health has approved a PC-1 project worth Rs. 4 billion for the upgradation of Polyclinic Hospital. Dr. M...

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News Update

10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Azerbaijan Considering Investment of Up To $3 Billion in Pakistan: Minister

Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik Wednesday said Azerbaijan was considering an investment of $2 to $3 billion in Paki...

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10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

NA Committee Approves State-Owned Enterprises (Amendment) Bill

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue unanimously approved the State-Owned Enterprises (Govern...

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10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Govt Needs to Fix FBR to Increase Tax Revenue: FPCCI President

Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has said that the government...

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10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Rupee Again Falls Against US Dollar, British Pound, Euro

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) reversed gains against the US Dollar today after opening trade at 278 in the interbank market....

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News Update

10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Power Ministry Overbilled Electricity Consumers

The Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) and other authorities have completed their investigation into electricity over...

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News Update

10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Finance Minister Stresses Enhancing Rice Yields for Better Quality, Value Addition

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by the representatives of Rice Exporters Associations of Pakis...

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10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

S&P Global Rating Agency Appreciates Pakistan’s Fiscal Measures to Improve Economy

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with the delegation of Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Rating Agency l...

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News Update

10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

230,000 SIMs of Non-Filers Blocked By FBR So Far

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far blocked 230,000 SIMs of non-filers of income tax returns. The tax machiner...

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News Update

10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

CCP Approves Merger in Consumer Care Market

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger within the consumer care market. The approved transac...

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News Update

10

Jul 2024

Jul 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Banks to Remain Closed For 2 Days Next Week

Banks will remain closed for two days next week being public holidays on the occasion of Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram) on...

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