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Motor vehicle tax collection grows by 15pc to Rs12.7b in 1H FY21
ISLAMABAD: The collection of motor vehicle tax has increased by 15 percent to Rs12.7 billion during the first half (July...
Imports of six smuggling-prone goods surge 55pc
ISLAMABAD: The quantum of smuggled goods into the country decreased during the first seven months of FY21 as compared to...
Oil rises 1pc, hits highest in a year on growth hopes, OPEC+ output cuts
NEW YORK: Oil prices rose about 1%, after hitting their highest in a year and closing in on $60 a...
LHC to hear Rana Sanaullah bail petition in assets case on Feb 9
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has fixed the hearing of bail petition submitted by Rana Sanaullah in assets beyond...
Exports cross $2b for four consecutive months: Razak Dawood
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports have crossed the mark of two $2 billion for four consecutive months for the first time in...
FBR transfers 14 PCS officers with immediate effect
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued notification for transfers and postings of following officials with immediate effect and...
UBG asks businessmen to avail out of court settlement offer of FBR
LAHORE: Chairman United Businessmen Group( UBG) and veteran trade leader Iftikhar Ali Malik on Friday asked the businessmen to avail...
US dollar set for best week in three months as pandemic recoveries diverge
TOKYO: The dollar headed for its best weekly gain in three months on Friday, lifted by growing confidence that the...
CCP impounds records of two major poultry feed mills
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) carried out a search and inspection operation of two major poultry feed mills...
Zameen Developments, Zedem International sign MoU to construct luxury apartment project in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Zameen Developments (a sister concern of Zameen.com) and Zedem International have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop...
NAB rejects ‘one-sided propaganda’ campaign
ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has rejected editorial published in a daily newspaper titled “NAB not impartial” on January 26,...
Forex reserves rise to $20.163b
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased to $20.163 billion during the week ended January 29 from $20.106 billion a week...
FPCCI reiterates its support to the people of IIOJK
KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo said the business community of...
Customs values enhanced for imported imitation jewellery
KARACHI: Customs values of imported artificial / imitation jewellery for determination of duty and taxes at the time of customs...
Cement export decreases 1.61pc to $142.927m in 1H of FY21
ISLAMABAD: The exports of cement from the country witnessed a decrease of 1.61 percent during the first half of financial...
Pak Rupee gains 19 paisas against USD ahead of long weekend
KARACHI: The Pak Rupee gained 19 paisas against the dollar on Thursday despite the higher demand for dollar ahead of...
Murtaza Wahab directs formation of liaison/ consultative committee with KCCI
KARACHI: In response to a suggestion by Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala, the Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on...
Pakistan to provide Rs549m for development projects in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan accorded approval to release funds of Rs 549 million for two development projects in Afghanistan. The approval was...
Asian market rally stalls but vaccine, stimulus hope lend support
HONG KONG: Asian markets slipped Thursday as investors took a breather after a broad three-day rally, though upbeat data, stimulus...
Multan Customs launches pre-arrival clearance facility to facilitate traders: Collector Muneeza Majeed
MULTAN: Pakistan Customs has launched pre-arrival clearance facility under its flagship pilot project ‘Clearance in the Sky’ at Model Customs...
