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IMF approves FBR’s request to cut property purchase tax by 2%
March 22, 2025
IMF approves FBR’s request to cut property purchase tax by 2%
ISLAMABAD: Amid ongoing talks between the government the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the latter has agreed in principle to grant…
Punjab government to continue wheat release policy
March 22, 2025
Punjab government to continue wheat release policy
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday announced the continuation of the government wheat release policy. On the instructions of Punjab…
UK hikes visa fees again! Check new prices before you apply
March 22, 2025
UK hikes visa fees again! Check new prices before you apply
The United Kingdom has announced a significant increase in visa fees across various categories, set to take effect from April…
Weekly inflation in Pakistan drops 0.35%: PBS
March 22, 2025
Weekly inflation in Pakistan drops 0.35%: PBS
KARACHI: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), which measures short-term inflation in Pakistan, recorded 0.35% decrease in inflation during the week…
PSX at its business best with 119,000 on board
March 22, 2025
PSX at its business best with 119,000 on board
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is back to its best as it surpassed 119,000 mark on Friday – the…
Turkey’s market rout worsens amid protests, worst stock slump since 2008
March 22, 2025
Turkey’s market rout worsens amid protests, worst stock slump since 2008
Turkish stocks were set for their worst week since the aftermath of 2008’s Lehman Brothers collapse as concerns about this…
US oil and gas rigs rise for first time in three weeks
March 22, 2025
US oil and gas rigs rise for first time in three weeks
US energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in three weeks, energy services…
Pakistan materialises $6bn from creditors, $1.2bn Saudi oil facility to resume this month
March 20, 2025
Pakistan materialises $6bn from creditors, $1.2bn Saudi oil facility to resume this month
ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan gears up for the resumption of the $100 million Saudi Oil Facility (SOF) from the ongoing month,…
Govt ‘imposes ban’ on new pharmacy institutes
March 20, 2025
Govt ‘imposes ban’ on new pharmacy institutes
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to impose a ban on opening new pharmacy schools and colleges across the country,…
NEPRA concludes hearing on KE’s petition for Jan 2025 FCA
March 20, 2025
NEPRA concludes hearing on KE’s petition for Jan 2025 FCA
ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday concluded a hearing into the petition filed by K-Electric to cut…