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PIA to be privatised before end of 2024, says FinMin Aurangzeb
October 2, 2024
PIA to be privatised before end of 2024, says FinMin Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: As the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government looks forward to addressing its economic woes, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has…
Punjab plans to ‘spend over Rs612m on luxury vehicles’ amid Centre’s austerity drive
October 1, 2024
Punjab plans to ‘spend over Rs612m on luxury vehicles’ amid Centre’s austerity drive
LAHORE: As the cash-strapped country struggles to reduce administrative expenditures under an austerity drive, the Punjab government plans to spend…
Inflation eases to 44-month low of 6.9pc in September
October 1, 2024
Inflation eases to 44-month low of 6.9pc in September
LAHORE: Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation dropped to 6.9 on an year-on-year basis in September 2024 – the lowest…
Sindh CM urges Chinese businessmen to invest in e-vehicles, waste-to-energy
October 1, 2024
Sindh CM urges Chinese businessmen to invest in e-vehicles, waste-to-energy
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday said that his government would welcome Chinese public and private firms…
Trade & Investment Forum marks start of new Russia-Pakistan ties: Aleem Khan
October 1, 2024
Trade & Investment Forum marks start of new Russia-Pakistan ties: Aleem Khan
MOSCOW: The first Pakistan-Russia Trade and Investment Forum is in progress in Moscow. Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan, in…
Oil little changed as demand worries offset Mideast fears
October 1, 2024
Oil little changed as demand worries offset Mideast fears
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as stronger supply prospects and tepid global demand growth outweighed worries that…
FBR extends deadline to Oct 14 for filing income tax returns
October 1, 2024
FBR extends deadline to Oct 14 for filing income tax returns
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday extended deadline for filing income tax returns by 14 days. The…
Big US oil companies reveal massive payments to foreign governments
October 1, 2024
Big US oil companies reveal massive payments to foreign governments
NEW YORK: The three largest US energy exploration companies paid more than $42 billion to foreign governments last year, about…
Gold prices drop by Rs600 to Rs274,900 per tola
October 1, 2024
Gold prices drop by Rs600 to Rs274,900 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs600 and was sold at Rs274,900 on Tuesday compared…
FTO establishes special helpdesk to facilitate taxpayers in filing returns
October 1, 2024
FTO establishes special helpdesk to facilitate taxpayers in filing returns
ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah on Tuesday established taxpayer facilitation helpdesk at its headquarters in collaboration…