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Gold price in Pakistan increases after five days
June 21, 2025
Gold price in Pakistan increases after five days
After five days of decline, the price of gold in Pakistan and globally showed an upward trend on Saturday. According…
Solar panels’ tax reduced from 18% to 10%
June 21, 2025
Solar panels’ tax reduced from 18% to 10%
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday announced a reduction in sales tax on solar panels from 18 percent to 10…
Govt signs $4.5bn loans with local banks to ease power sector debt
June 20, 2025
Govt signs $4.5bn loans with local banks to ease power sector debt
Pakistan has signed term sheets with 18 commercial banks for Rs1.275 trillion ($4.50 billion) Islamic finance facility to help pay…
IMF allows import of five-year-old vehicles
June 20, 2025
IMF allows import of five-year-old vehicles
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allowed the Ministry of Commerce to import of five-year-old vehicles. During a meeting…
China floods Brazil with cheap EVs triggering backlash
June 20, 2025
China floods Brazil with cheap EVs triggering backlash
The world’s largest car-carrying ship – with the equivalent of 20 football fields of vehicles – completed its maiden journey…
95% discount on EV registration as Punjab takes major step against pollution
June 20, 2025
95% discount on EV registration as Punjab takes major step against pollution
Punjab Excise Department has announced a 95% reduction in registration and token fees for electric vehicles (EVs) and electric bikes.…
Under shadow of Trump warning, Africa pioneers non-dollar payments systems
June 20, 2025
Under shadow of Trump warning, Africa pioneers non-dollar payments systems
Africa’s push for local currency payments systems – once little more than an aspiration – is finally making concrete gains,…
Pakistan draws five potential buyers for PIA including Fauji Fertilizer
June 20, 2025
Pakistan draws five potential buyers for PIA including Fauji Fertilizer
ISLAMABAD: In its efforts to sell its struggling national airline, Pakistan has received expressions of interest from five parties, including…
Govt curtails FBR’s arrest powers for tax defaulters
June 20, 2025
Govt curtails FBR’s arrest powers for tax defaulters
ISLAMABAD: The government has curtailed the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) powers to arrest tax defaulters, aiming to prevent misuse…
FBR to ‘freeze’ bank accounts of non-filers: Langrial
June 20, 2025
FBR to ‘freeze’ bank accounts of non-filers: Langrial
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman has said the body will ‘freeze’ the bank accounts of non-filers in the…