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OGRA reduces RLNG prices for September 2024
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a reduction in the prices of Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas...
Federal Cabinet approves plan to boost Gwadar Port’s operations
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet approved a proposal by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs to direct all government departments to route...
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves stand at US$ 14.79b: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves stood at US$ 14. 79 billion as of September 6. According to a statement...
ADB approves $320m loan to improve roads safety in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $320 million loan to support the rehabilitation of roads in the...
FBR transfers 11 PCS officers of BS-19-20 with immediate effect
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued notification for transfers and postings of following officers of Pakistan Customs Service...
Pakistan sanguine about approval of $7bn IMF bailout package on Sept 25
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb claims that all matters with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been resolved smoothly. In...
Pakistan hosts successful SCO business, investment Conference
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan inaugurated the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Business and Investment Conference at a...
Lahore’s five-star hotels fined for not installing invoice monitoring system
LAHORE: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has started imposing heavy fines on five-star hotels of Lahore for not installing invoice monitoring...
SCCI files plea against contracts with IPPs
PESHAWAR: A writ petition was filed by Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Peshawar High Court against Independent Power...
Appraisement West files FIR against importer, clearing agent for submitting fake documents
KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Appraisement West has registered an FIR against an importer and clearing agent for submitting fake export...
FBR considering category-based tax for traders
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering a new proposal from traders to collect advance tax based on...
FBR proposes stringent actions against tax evaders amid IMF pressure
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed stringent actions against millions of tax evaders, including freezing bank accounts,...
Pakistan likely to ‘introduce mini budget’ as FBR struggles to meet targets
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to introduce mini budget as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is facing difficulties in meeting...
ECC consider funds to Rs238.42m for wheat subsidy Schemes 2015-16
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) considered a proposal for the provision of funds amounting to Rs 238.42 million, for...
Petrol price to see massive decrease from September 16
ISLAMABAD: For the fourth consecutive fortnight, the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel are likely to go down from Sept...
Cars’ sale up 27pc during July-August 2024 in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The sale of cars during the first two months of the current financial year 2024-25 increased by 27.70 per...
FBR declares income tax filing date not to be extended
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that the deadline for filing income tax returns for the financial...
SBP slashes interest rate to 17.5pc from Sept 13, 2024
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in a meeting held today the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to cut...
Electricity tariff increased by Rs1.74 per unit
ISLAMABAD: Electricity tariff has again been increased by Rs1.74 per unit under the quarterly adjustment for the whole country including...
Finance Minister discusses economic issues with Saudi envoy
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a homegrown economic agenda, centered...
