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SBP waives charges on internet, mobile banking services
March 11, 2021
SBP waives charges on internet, mobile banking services
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has instructed all banks to provide minimum set of services on their Internet Banking…
IMF likely to resume loan programme by March 24
March 11, 2021
IMF likely to resume loan programme by March 24
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) may revive Pakistan’s stalled loan programme on March 24 as the fund’s executive board is…
Late tax filers penalised: Banks block foreign currency account transactions
March 11, 2021
Late tax filers penalised: Banks block foreign currency account transactions
Banks in Pakistan have refused to entertain foreign exchange transactions in accounts held by individuals who are not included in…
FBR goes after Payoneer, freelancers over billions of rupees transferred from abroad
March 10, 2021
FBR goes after Payoneer, freelancers over billions of rupees transferred from abroad
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said it has uncovered a ‘mega scam’ involving a foreign company transferring around…
KP govt, Chinese company sign accord for Balakot hydropower project
March 10, 2021
KP govt, Chinese company sign accord for Balakot hydropower project
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has signed an agreement with a Chinese company for the construction of a 300 megawatts Balakot…
Saudi Arabia’s PIF signs $15 billion loan
March 10, 2021
Saudi Arabia’s PIF signs $15 billion loan
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, said on Wednesday it has signed a $15 billion multi-currency revolving…
Chicken prices skyrocket to Rs500/kg in Karachi
March 8, 2021
Chicken prices skyrocket to Rs500/kg in Karachi
The price of chicken here in the provincial capital of Sindh has increased by more than Rs50 and being sold…
Non-custom paid vehicles worth millions seized in Balochistan
March 8, 2021
Non-custom paid vehicles worth millions seized in Balochistan
Balochistan Customs has launched a crackdown on non-custom paid vehicles in the province. According to customs officials, non-custom paid vehicles…
CAA decides allowing new airlines to commence int’l flights
March 8, 2021
CAA decides allowing new airlines to commence int’l flights
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has decided to facilitate new airlines under the Aviation Policy 2021 to allow operating international…
Energy sector: IMF, govt agree to freeze circular debt at current level
March 6, 2021
Energy sector: IMF, govt agree to freeze circular debt at current level
The Government and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reportedly agreed to freeze the energy sector circular debt at current level…