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Gold prices reach new record high in Pakistan
October 17, 2024
Gold prices reach new record high in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs700 and was sold at Rs277,900, the all-time high…
Power sector subsidies surge by 400% in five Years: World Bank
October 17, 2024
Power sector subsidies surge by 400% in five Years: World Bank
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has revealed that the power sector subsidies in Pakistan have increased by a staggering 400% in…
China to boost financing for approved housing projects to $560 billion to counter property slump
October 17, 2024
China to boost financing for approved housing projects to $560 billion to counter property slump
HONG KONG: China will expand the amount of financing available for housing projects on a “white list” to 4 trillion…
Oil inches up after surprise drop in US crude stockpiles
October 17, 2024
Oil inches up after surprise drop in US crude stockpiles
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Thursday, paring sharp losses over the past two sessions, after industry…
Neem Paymenow, shariah-compliant earned wage access solution, launched in Pakistan
October 16, 2024
Neem Paymenow, shariah-compliant earned wage access solution, launched in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Neem, an embedded finance platform that helps digital businesses seamlessly embed financial services, has launched Neem Paymenow — a…
Pakistan achieves $4 billion in rice exports for the first time
October 16, 2024
Pakistan achieves $4 billion in rice exports for the first time
KARACHI: Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone this fiscal year, generating $4 billion in revenue through rice exports for the…
Record increase in Pakistan’s agricultural exports driven by National Logistics Cell
October 16, 2024
Record increase in Pakistan’s agricultural exports driven by National Logistics Cell
KARACHI: The National Logistics Cell (NLC) is playing a pivotal role in boosting Pakistan’s agricultural exports, with significant increases being…
Government intensifies crackdown on smuggling to revive economy
October 16, 2024
Government intensifies crackdown on smuggling to revive economy
ISLAMABAD: In an effort to revive the national economy, the Pakistani government has intensified its crackdown on smuggling activities across…
Gold prices in Pakistan witness historic increase
October 16, 2024
Gold prices in Pakistan witness historic increase
KARACHI: After a slight decrease the previous day, gold prices in Pakistan shot up massively on Wednesday, as global markets…
Income tax, corporate tax rates required to be slashed: FBR chief
October 16, 2024
Income tax, corporate tax rates required to be slashed: FBR chief
ISLAMABAD: Chairman FBR Rashid Mahmood Langrial on Wednesday said that the income tax and corporate tax rates required to be…