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Govt revises returns on national savings certificates
May 20, 2021
Govt revises returns on national savings certificates
The federal government on Thursday made adjustments to returns on several national savings certificates, said a notification from the Ministry…
Government considering setting up national food authority to monitor inflation
May 19, 2021
Government considering setting up national food authority to monitor inflation
Replicating the models of the USA, UK, Australia, and India, the government is thinking of different options, including the establishment of…
Asian Development Bank to support Pakistan in building climate disaster resilience
May 19, 2021
Asian Development Bank to support Pakistan in building climate disaster resilience
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) under its Country Partnership Strategy with Pakistan (2021–2025) would provide support in building liveable cities,…
China bans finance firms from servicing crypto transactions
May 19, 2021
China bans finance firms from servicing crypto transactions
China has banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions and warned investors against speculative…
Overseas Pakistanis sent 16% more dollars than what exporters earned
May 18, 2021
Overseas Pakistanis sent 16% more dollars than what exporters earned
Pakistanis overseas sent back the highest ever amount in April: $2.78 billion. In the ten months of this financial year,…
Lamborghini hits accelerator on electric future
May 18, 2021
Lamborghini hits accelerator on electric future
Italian sports car maker Lamborghini on Tuesday unveiled Tuesday a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.8 billion) electrification plan for its luxury vehicles, joining…
Gold goes up Rs1,250 in two days in Pakistan
May 18, 2021
Gold goes up Rs1,250 in two days in Pakistan
Gold’s price per tola jumped Rs1,250 in two days, according to the All Sindh Sarrafa Jewelers Association. It is now…
Prices of petroleum products likely to go up by over Rs3
May 17, 2021
Prices of petroleum products likely to go up by over Rs3
The government is likely to jack up prices of petroleum products by over Rs3, sources said. The Oil and Gas…
SBP announces new banking hours
May 17, 2021
SBP announces new banking hours
The State Bank of Pakistan on Sunday rolled out new office timings for all banks across the country to be…
CAA fines private airline for bringing passengers on fake COVID reports
May 17, 2021
CAA fines private airline for bringing passengers on fake COVID reports
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Monday slapped a fine over a private airline for bringing passengers from Sharjah to…