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FBR’s policymaking role assigned to new tax office
February 15, 2025
FBR’s policymaking role assigned to new tax office
ISLAMABAD: The government has withdrawn key power of tax policymaking from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), fulfilling one of…
Gold prices see sharp decline in Pakistan
February 15, 2025
Gold prices see sharp decline in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed significant decline in Pakistan amid dropping global rates on Saturday. According to All Pakistan Gems and…
EU Commission vows to react firmly and immediately to Trump’s tariffs
February 15, 2025
EU Commission vows to react firmly and immediately to Trump’s tariffs
BRUSSELS: The European Union’s executive branch on Friday vowed to “take firm and immediate action” against U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
Petrol price likely to be slashed by Rs2.49 per litre in upcoming review
February 15, 2025
Petrol price likely to be slashed by Rs2.49 per litre in upcoming review
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum product prices are likely to drop significantly for the next fortnight starting Sunday (February 16, 2025), as authorities…
Govt meets IMF condition with approval of civil servants’ asset declaration law
February 14, 2025
Govt meets IMF condition with approval of civil servants’ asset declaration law
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has met another IMF condition by approving a law requiring civil servants to declare their assets.…
IFC chief’s visit sparks hopes for $20bn private sector boost
February 14, 2025
IFC chief’s visit sparks hopes for $20bn private sector boost
International Finance Corporation (IFC) Managing Director Mukhtar Diop is arriving today (Friday) in Islamabad, marking the first high-level IFC delegation’s…
Faisal Nisar Chaudhry appointed new MD Utility Stores Corporation
February 14, 2025
Faisal Nisar Chaudhry appointed new MD Utility Stores Corporation
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has replaced the managing director (MD) of Utility Stores Corporation, it was reported on Friday. As…
Petroleum prices likely to drop from Feb 15
February 14, 2025
Petroleum prices likely to drop from Feb 15
A major reduction in petroleum prices is expected from mid-February, with rates anticipated to decrease by up to PKR 9…
Brazil backs out of BRICS currency push, but aims to cut dollar dependence
February 14, 2025
Brazil backs out of BRICS currency push, but aims to cut dollar dependence
Brazil’s BRICS presidency this year will not advance a common currency for the group of major developing economies this year,…
Oil set to snap three-week losing streak amid rising fuel demand
February 14, 2025
Oil set to snap three-week losing streak amid rising fuel demand
Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday, set to snap a three-week losing streak, amid rising fuel demand and…