Economy

Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday chaired a meeting to review the progress made towards streamlining business processes especially in priority sectors including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the establishment of special…
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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Shaukat Tarin, chaired a steering committee meeting to review progress on broadening of tax base and integration of retailers into Point of Sales (POS) system by FBR. In the beginning, Member…
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Prime Minister Imran Khan launched Pakistan's first-ever environment-friendly electric motorbike (E-bike) in a ceremony today (Thursday). In a ceremony, the prime minister praised the initiative, saying that his government will introduce…
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Pakistani actress Maryam Nafees called out a man in an Instagram post for making a lewd offer to her. In her Instagram post, Maryam posted a picture of an account on Instagram, asking her if she would perform salacious acts with his…
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CNG stations across the province will remain closed for a week starting today, Tuesday, announced the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). They will open on Tuesday, 29 June, at 8 am. The reason behind this closure is the shortage in supply.…
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The federal government on Tuesday approved a Rs2.13/litre hike in petrol and an increase of Rs1.79/litre in diesel prices. A notification issued by the finance ministry also said that the price of kerosene oil is being increased by…
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The Middle East’s largest airline, Emirates, announced on Tuesday a net loss of $5.5 billion over the past year as revenue fell by more than 66% due to global travel restrictions sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. The Dubai-based…
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ISLAMABAD (APP): Federal Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin, ruling out any disagreement between Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Monday said the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme would continue as both wanted it to…
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The Sindh government has again revised the business timings and announced that the business days will be six days in a week, Monday- Saturday with Sundays off. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah chaired a meeting of the provincial task…
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The Group of Seven richest democracies on Saturday (Jun 12) sought to counter China's growing influence by offering developing nations an infrastructure plan that would rival President Xi Jinping's multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road…
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The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) led government Friday unveiled Rs 8.4 trillion pro-people and business-friendly federal budget for the fiscal year 2021-22, with major focus on pursuing all-inclusive, sustained and robust economic growth…
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Islamabad: The government will present the Federal Budget 2021-22 on Friday (today) with total outgoings of over Rs. 8.5 trillion. The government is aiming at moving towards stabilization to a growth trajectory by ensuring direct…
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Russia has lifted ban on import of rice from Pakistan from 11 June 2021 based on implementation of DPP plant quarantine division phytosanitary guidance document in rice establishments under the Ministry of National Food Security &…
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President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday said that Pakistan’s inclusion in Amazon sellers list would boost exports of the country as well as generate enormous employment opportunities for the young entrepreneurs. Underlining the importance of…
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The federal government is reviewing three different tax proposals as Pakistan’s health ministry proposed a 30% increase in the tax rates for the cigarette industry in the upcoming budget 2021-22. Tobacco companies, however, proposed no…
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