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CCP hosts stakeholder engagement session for Cement manufactures
ISLAMABAD: Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has hosted stakeholder engagement session, advocates significance of disclosing material information on Cement bags....
PARCO’s business strategies praised by Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: The Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, appreciated PARCO's business plans in Pakistan for their potential to boost the economy during...
Advisory Committee discusses release of IMT Spectrum
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting of Advisory Committee on ‘Release of International Mobile Telephony (IMT) Spectrum...
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves stand at $14.64b
KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at US$ 14.645 billion as of 5th July 2024. The central bank in...
FBR to notify fixed tax rates for traders & retailers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to announce a new, simplified tax system tailored for traders, shopkeepers,...
LCCI urges govt to reconsider tax exemption withdrawal on fruit, vegetables
LAHORE: A delegation from the Fruit and Vegetable Association held a meeting with Kashif Anwar, President of the Lahore Chamber...
Poultry sector must be facilitated for cheap protein: FCCI
FAISALABAD: Senior Vice President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FCCI) Dr Sajjad Arshad has said that the government should...
Pakistan’s largest Data Hackathon, Jazz digital squad, ends on high note
ISLAMABAD: The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) has won Pakistan’s largest Data Hackathon, the Jazz Digital Squad, which...
SBP announces two-day bank holiday
KARACHI: The federal government announced a two-day public holiday for Muharram 9 and 10 a day ago. " the Prime...
PM stresses using technology for effective enforcement of customs duties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasised taking all-out measures to do away with corruption in customs operations, removing unnecessary hurdles...
CCP clears acquisition of P&G’s ‘Safeguard’ manufacturing facility
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger within the consumer care market. The approved transaction entails...
Finance Minister praises REAP for boosting rice exports to $8b
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb appreciated the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) for their role in the bumper production...
S&P Global delegation applauds Pakistan’s economic reforms
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the delegation of Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Rating...
Finance Minister chairs PSW meeting, urges faster implementation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired fourth meeting of the Governing Council (GC) of Pakistan Single...
PM Shehbaz directs formation of body to regulate ports & shipping sectors: Khurram Ijaz
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed formation of a body to regulate ports and shipping sectors to resolve issues...
Remittances rise 10.7pc to $30.3b in FY-2024
KARACHI: Remittances sent home by overseas workers increased by 10.7% to $30.3 billion in the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24) year-on-year...
FBR expands traders’ registration to 42 cities
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expanded the traders’ registration drive to 42 cities across Pakistan. According to...
FBR starts collecting information regarding dual nationality of customs officials
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the process of collecting information regarding dual nationality from customs officials...
Anti-electricity theft campaign yields Rs103b
ISLAMABAD: Government and military leadership's efforts to revive the national economy and address the electricity crisis are showing results. The...
CEEC to boost Pakistan’s energy sector with major investments
ISLAMABAD: China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) has announced an extensive investment plan for Pakistan, focusing on hydro, renewable energy, and...
