Business
Punjab to reward whistleblowers for reporting property tax evasion
July 16, 2025
Punjab to reward whistleblowers for reporting property tax evasion
The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved – the Property Tax Amendment Bill 2025 – which introduces a reward mechanism…
Govt mulls over 60pc cut in solar buyback tariffs to save $15b in 10 years
July 16, 2025
Govt mulls over 60pc cut in solar buyback tariffs to save $15b in 10 years
KARACHI: The government plans to more than halve the buyback tariffs for net-metered solar power to save Rs4.3 trillion ($15.1…
Pakistani online shoppers spend most on electronics, fashion, beauty, luxury goods
July 16, 2025
Pakistani online shoppers spend most on electronics, fashion, beauty, luxury goods
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted a dramatic surge in online shopping trends in Pakistan, with the country’s e-commerce…
Petrol, diesel prices up by Rs5.36, Rs11.37 per litre, respectively
July 16, 2025
Petrol, diesel prices up by Rs5.36, Rs11.37 per litre, respectively
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced an increase in the prices of petroleum products, effective from 16 July to 31…
Trump sets 19% tariff on Indonesia goods in latest deal, EU readies retaliation
July 16, 2025
Trump sets 19% tariff on Indonesia goods in latest deal, EU readies retaliation
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS: President Donald Trump said the US would impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement…
Oil prices gain on demand expectations amid improving economy
July 16, 2025
Oil prices gain on demand expectations amid improving economy
BEIJING: Oil prices rose on Wednesday on expectations of steady demand in the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest…
PIA’s privatisation in advance stages, likely to be finalised in 2-3 months
July 15, 2025
PIA’s privatisation in advance stages, likely to be finalised in 2-3 months
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is aiming to finalise the privatisation of loss-making national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), within next…
Govt sets sugar’s ex-mill price at Rs165 per kg
July 15, 2025
Govt sets sugar’s ex-mill price at Rs165 per kg
The federal government and the sugar industry have reached an agreement, setting the ex-mill price of sugar at Rs165 per…
Pakistan imposes region’s heaviest taxes on telecom industry: ADB
July 15, 2025
Pakistan imposes region’s heaviest taxes on telecom industry: ADB
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has stated that Pakistan has imposed the highest taxes on the telecom sector in…
Petrol price likely to go up by Rs6.6 per litre for next fortnight
July 15, 2025
Petrol price likely to go up by Rs6.6 per litre for next fortnight
ISLAMABAD: Petrol prices are expected to rise by Rs6.60 per litre and diesel by Rs5.27 per litre for the upcoming…