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News Update

10

Jun 2024

Jun 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Here’s a List of Govt Departments With Huge Unpaid Electricity Bills

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has released a comprehensive list of government institutions with signific...

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News Update

10

Jun 2024

Jun 10, 2024 • 5 min read

These 5 Key Sectors Will Benefit From Latest SBP Rate Cut

The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) much-awaited policy rate cut today is expected to positively impact the earnings of a...

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News Update

10

Jun 2024

Jun 10, 2024 • 5 min read

New Budget Will Protect Salaried Class: Minister of State

The upcoming budget will protect the salaried class, particularly those in the lower income bracket, Minister of State f...

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News Update

10

Jun 2024

Jun 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Finance Minister to Unveil Economic Survey 2023-24 Tomorrow

Pakistan Economic Survey, containing the details of major socio-economic achievements during the outgoing fiscal year 20...

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News Update

10

Jun 2024

Jun 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Visa Launches New Service For Cardholders to Track Their Subscriptions

Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, today announced the launch of Subscription Manager, a new, all-in-on...

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News Update

09

Jun 2024

Jun 09, 2024 • 5 min read

Pakistan and IMF Talks End Again Without New Loan Agreement

The latest round of talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ended without an agreement on a new...

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News Update

09

Jun 2024

Jun 09, 2024 • 5 min read

Foreign Currency Worth Millions Captured at Islamabad Airport

Customs officials at Islamabad Airport have foiled an attempt to smuggle foreign currency worth $46,000 to Kuwait. Sourc...

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News Update

09

Jun 2024

Jun 09, 2024 • 5 min read

Budget Week: Will Rupee Hit 260 Against US Dollar?

The new week promises to be eventful for Pakistan, especially for the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and gold markets. The State...

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News Update

09

Jun 2024

Jun 09, 2024 • 5 min read

Pakistan’s Exports Likely to Reach $31 Billion in Current Fiscal Year

Pakistan’s exports are expected to register over ten percent growth and reach around $31 billion in the current fiscal y...

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News Update

09

Jun 2024

Jun 09, 2024 • 5 min read

Pakistan Can Save Rs. 3 Trillion If State Bank Cuts Interest Rate Tomorrow

President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Atif Ikram Shaikh has said that in the budget,...

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News Update

09

Jun 2024

Jun 09, 2024 • 5 min read

Govt Likely to Restrict Local Sales of Imported Vehicles

The federal government is considering imposing restrictions on the sale of imported old vehicles in Pakistan for up to t...

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News Update

09

Jun 2024

Jun 09, 2024 • 5 min read

CCP Signs Its First Ever International MoU With Chinese Regulator

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s State Administratio...

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News Update

09

Jun 2024

Jun 09, 2024 • 5 min read

Solar Panel Prices Increase in Pakistan Just Days Before Budget Presentation

Solar prices in Pakistan have suddenly increased by Rs. 8/Watt just days before the presentation of the federal budget 2...

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News Update

09

Jun 2024

Jun 09, 2024 • 5 min read

Govt Considers Extending Tax Exemptions For Merged KP Districts in New Budget

The federal government in its recently concluded virtual talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that it w...

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News Update

08

Jun 2024

Jun 08, 2024 • 5 min read

HBL and Qingdao Institutions Host Key Seminar on Pakistan’s Economic Prospects

In collaboration with the Qingdao Bureau of Commerce and Qingdao Municipal Party Committee Financial Office, HBL, Qingda...

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News Update

08

Jun 2024

Jun 08, 2024 • 5 min read

Solar Panel Prices Increased Amid Tax Rumors

Amid speculation about new taxes on solar panels in the forthcoming federal budget, prices for these panels have already...

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News Update

08

Jun 2024

Jun 08, 2024 • 5 min read

“Initiative” Expands Its Footprints in Pakistan

Initiative, the media agency within IPG Mediabrands, has announced its collaboration with IG Square Pakistan (Private) L...

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News Update

08

Jun 2024

Jun 08, 2024 • 5 min read

Jubilee Life Bags Two Accolades Marking the Sixth Consecutive Win at Pakistan Digital Awards 2024

Jubilee Life Insurance, Pakistan’s largest private sector insurance company, secured another win at the Pakistan Digital...

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News Update

07

Jun 2024

Jun 07, 2024 • 5 min read

Pakistan Records Highest Ever Monthly Remittance Inflows in May

Remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis increased by 54 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $3.2 billion in May 2024 compared...

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News Update

07

Jun 2024

Jun 07, 2024 • 5 min read

Engro Fertilizer, FATIMA Announce Big Decrease in DAP Prices

Engro Fertilizers Limited (PSX: EFERT) and Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited (PSX: FATIMA) have each announced a massive...

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News Update

07

Jun 2024

Jun 07, 2024 • 5 min read

PTA Seeks International Consultant for 5G Launch in Pakistan

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), with approval from the Ministry of Finance, has issued Terms of Referenc...

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