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Falling prices create ‘ample room’ for further rate cuts, says SBP chief
January 29, 2025
Falling prices create ‘ample room’ for further rate cuts, says SBP chief
Pakistan’s central bank governor, Jameel Ahmad, said that declining inflation has created “ample room” for further monetary easing, just a…
Awais Leghari says net metering billing system for solar power unfeasible
January 29, 2025
Awais Leghari says net metering billing system for solar power unfeasible
ISLAMABAD: Energy Minister Sardar Awais Leghari on Tuesday called for revising Pakistan’s existing solar net metering system, saying that it…
Oil prices steady as investors weigh impact of Trump tariffs
January 29, 2025
Oil prices steady as investors weigh impact of Trump tariffs
TOKYO: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of potential US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports,…
Only 3,651 Pakistanis report taxable income over Rs100m
January 29, 2025
Only 3,651 Pakistanis report taxable income over Rs100m
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tax filings expose a striking disparity as an astonishing 43.3% of the 5.9 million returns submitted declared zero…
Price of gold in Pakistan sees massive increase
January 29, 2025
Price of gold in Pakistan sees massive increase
The price of gold in Pakistan saw a massive increase on Wednesday, reflecting global market trends. In the local market,…
Petrol price in Pakistan may see another hike from Feb 01, 2025
January 29, 2025
Petrol price in Pakistan may see another hike from Feb 01, 2025
In another expected jolt for inflation-hit masses, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government likely to jack up petrol and diesel…
NADRA introduces special lifetime ID cards — Check all details
January 29, 2025
NADRA introduces special lifetime ID cards — Check all details
The federal government has approved amendments to the National Identity Card Act of 2002 aimed at improving accessibility and recognition…
Tax law changes to impact 2.5% of property transactions: FBR
January 28, 2025
Tax law changes to impact 2.5% of property transactions: FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disclosed that 97.5% of property transactions in Pakistan are valued below Rs10…
Rightsizing policy: railways abolishes 17,101 posts
January 28, 2025
Rightsizing policy: railways abolishes 17,101 posts
The Ministry of Railways under the Rightsizing Policy has abolished 17,101 posts. A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing…
Agreement signed for establishment of Dhabeji Special Economic Zone in Thatta
January 28, 2025
Agreement signed for establishment of Dhabeji Special Economic Zone in Thatta
ISLAMABAD: The government has signed an agreement with Chinese and local investors for building the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone in…