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Federal govt’s non-tax revenue surges by Rs1,623bn
February 10, 2025
Federal govt’s non-tax revenue surges by Rs1,623bn
The federal government’s non-tax revenue witnessed a significant increase of Rs. 1,623 billion during the first six months of the…
Gold price in Pakistan increases by Rs4,000
February 10, 2025
Gold price in Pakistan increases by Rs4,000
The price of gold in Pakistan saw a massive hike on Monday, reflecting global market trends, crossing the dreaded Rs300,000…
Pakistani Rupee gains slightly against US dollar in interbank market
February 10, 2025
Pakistani Rupee gains slightly against US dollar in interbank market
Pakistani rupee registered a slight gain of 0.02% against the US dollar during early trade in the interbank market on…
Sugar prices surge in Peshawar ahead of Ramadan despite crushing season
February 10, 2025
Sugar prices surge in Peshawar ahead of Ramadan despite crushing season
Sugar prices in Peshawar have risen dramatically despite the ongoing sugarcane crushing season, with rates increasing by 20 rupees per…
Debit and credit card payments now mandatory for businesses instead of cash transactions
February 10, 2025
Debit and credit card payments now mandatory for businesses instead of cash transactions
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a major step toward digitalizing the economy by making debit and credit card…
Authorities seek Rs2 per unit reduction via talks with power plants
February 10, 2025
Authorities seek Rs2 per unit reduction via talks with power plants
ISLAMABAD: The Return on Equity (RoE) of government power plants (GPPs) has been cut to 13% by the government based…
PSX rebounds as buying resumes amid earnings season optimism
February 10, 2025
PSX rebounds as buying resumes amid earnings season optimism
The stock market saw a strong recovery on Monday, as investor sentiment improved following weeks of selling pressure. The Pakistan…
Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties in face of Trump tariffs
February 10, 2025
Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties in face of Trump tariffs
BRUSSELS: Canada wants to deepen its economic ties with the EU and uphold global trading rules in the face of…
Oil climbs as market steadies after US tariff concerns
February 10, 2025
Oil climbs as market steadies after US tariff concerns
LONDON: Oil prices ticked higher on Monday, rebounding after declines last week on concerns about a global trade war, as…
Pakistan’s budget surplus turns into Rs1.54tr deficit
February 8, 2025
Pakistan’s budget surplus turns into Rs1.54tr deficit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s overall budget has turned from a surplus into a deficit of Rs1.54 trillion, amounting to 1.2% of the…