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New tax on 1300cc, 1500cc, 1800cc cars in Pakistan – Check here
June 12, 2025
New tax on 1300cc, 1500cc, 1800cc cars in Pakistan – Check here
The federal government has introduced a new tax on petrol and diesel vehicles as part of the Budget 2025–26, targeting…
Faisalabad textile industry faces rising challenges post-budget
June 12, 2025
Faisalabad textile industry faces rising challenges post-budget
Difficulties for the textile industry in Faisalabad have intensified following the announcement of the federal budget. According to details surfaced…
KSE 100-index sheds 259 points amid market fluctuations
June 12, 2025
KSE 100-index sheds 259 points amid market fluctuations
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile session on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing over 250…
Workers’ remittances increase to 34.9bn dollars in 11 months of FY25
June 12, 2025
Workers’ remittances increase to 34.9bn dollars in 11 months of FY25
KARACHI: The workers’ remittances from overseas to Pakistan, recording a significant growth of 28.8 percent during eleven months of fiscal…
Critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations
June 12, 2025
Critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations
GANZHOU: China’s dominance over critical minerals in global supply chains was a powerful bargaining chip in trade talks between Beijing…
Gold rises on weaker dollar, rising Middle East tensions
June 12, 2025
Gold rises on weaker dollar, rising Middle East tensions
Gold prices rose on Thursday, bolstered by rising tensions in the Middle East and a weaker dollar, while softer-than-expected U.S.…
Dollar slides on easing trade tensions, Fed expectations
June 12, 2025
Dollar slides on easing trade tensions, Fed expectations
SINGAPORE: The dollar slid on Thursday on further signs that U.S. President Donald Trump may adopt a softer stance in…
Tariff reforms crucial for economic growth, export surge: FinMin Aurangzeb
June 11, 2025
Tariff reforms crucial for economic growth, export surge: FinMin Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: A day after presenting the budget for fiscal year2025-26 in the National Assembly, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue…
No additional surcharge imposed on electricity bill: FBR chairman
June 11, 2025
No additional surcharge imposed on electricity bill: FBR chairman
ISLAMABAD: Amid reports of a 10% surcharge on electricity bills, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mehmood Langrial clarified…
Provinces to get Rs8,205 billion under NFC Award in FY2025-26
June 11, 2025
Provinces to get Rs8,205 billion under NFC Award in FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed providing record Rs8,205 billion to provinces from the federal divisible tax pool under the…