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ISLAMABAD: The prices of several food items, including popular beverages and processed edibles, are likely to surge by up to...

IFC reaffirms support for macroeconomic reforms

ISLAMABAD: The International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Global Director for Public Private Privatization & Corporate Finance Advisory, Ms Linda Rudo Munyengeterwa...

IHC questions legality of admin pool in federal bureaucracy

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday questioned the legality of the federal government’s “admin pool” system and asked the...

Petrol prices expected to decrease by up to Rs8.5 per litre from April 16

ISLAMABAD: Consumers across Pakistan were expected to receive relief as petrol prices were likely to fall by up to Rs8.50...

Govt proposes 20pc health tax on bakery, confectionery items

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to curb the consumption of unhealthy food items, the Ministry of Health has proposed a significant...

IHC orders AGP to refund levy sums to CPPs

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) to refund all amount of levy...

FBR notifies four firms to register retailers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has officially notified four companies to facilitate the legal registration of retailers under its...

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ISLAMABAD: April 11 – Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs a high-level meeting on the Social Impact Financing Framework at the Finance Division. APP/FHA

Committee reviews social impact financing framework to drive impactful, sustainable development

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of the Committee constituted by the Prime Minister on Social Impact Financing (SIF) discussed the government’s...

FBR issues SRO for ICC tax exemption

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) granting tax exemption on income...

IMF technical team to visit Pakistan on April 14 for budget discussions

ISLAMABAD: A technical team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit Pakistan next week to hold discussions...

Govt trying to further cut electricity price, says FinMin Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: As part of a larger effort to provide economic assistance to the masses, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue...

OCAC calls for ending to super tax, sales tax exemption in FY26 budget

ISLAMABAD: The oil industry has submitted its budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025–26, urging the Federal Board of Revenue...

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ISLAMABAD: April 11- SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan call on Minister of Tourism of Uzbekistan,Aziz Abdukhakimov in Federal capital. APP/SAK/MAF/FHA/SSH

Pakistan, Uzbekistan to deepen cooperation in tourism sector

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday held a meeting with...

FBR transfers seven PCS officers of BS-17-18 to different stations

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue on Thursday issued notification for transfers and postings of following officers of Pakistan Customs Service...

PM directs level playing field for industries, their input in next budget

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to provide a level playing field for local industries...

Pakistan to send high-level delegation to negotiate tariffs with US: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan will send a high-level delegation to the United States for...

Petrol price in Pakistan may see massive drop from April 16

ISLAMABAD: Consumers across the country may witness a notable reduction in fuel prices as the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led federal...

World Bank’s delegation visits Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project