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Pakistan fixes nisab of zakat at Rs80,933
April 13, 2021
Pakistan fixes nisab of zakat at Rs80,933
The government has fixed the nisab of zakat at Rs80,933 rupees for lunar year 1441-42 Hijri, according to a notification…
Pakistan records remittances over $2b for 10th consecutive month
April 12, 2021
Pakistan records remittances over $2b for 10th consecutive month
Pakistan saw an increase of 26% in remittances, with a record run of above $2 billion in remittances for the 10th…
PIA reports Rs2.4 billion gross profit in fiscal year 2020
April 12, 2021
PIA reports Rs2.4 billion gross profit in fiscal year 2020
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on Monday its financial results for the year 2020, reporting a profit of Rs…
Rupee continues to strengthen against US dollar
April 12, 2021
Rupee continues to strengthen against US dollar
The Pakistani rupee strengthened by 19 paisas against the United States (US) dollar at the interbank currency market on Monday.…
Sindh to align Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur property rates with FBR
April 10, 2021
Sindh to align Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur property rates with FBR
The Sindh government has been legislating to align its property rates in Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur with the valuation table…
Airlines blast Britain’s travel restart plan
April 10, 2021
Airlines blast Britain’s travel restart plan
British travel company Jet2 said it was cancelling holidays until late June, blaming uncertainty in UK government plans for restarting…
President Alvi signs act to facilitate trade
April 10, 2021
President Alvi signs act to facilitate trade
In a bid to facilitate trade, President Dr. Arif Alvi has signed into law the Pakistan Single Window Act 2021.…
Govt appoints Asim Ahmed as new FBR chairman
April 9, 2021
Govt appoints Asim Ahmed as new FBR chairman
The federal government on Friday appointed Member IT Asim Ahmed as the new chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue…
Pakistan’s central bank exploring own digital coin: Reza Baqir
April 9, 2021
Pakistan’s central bank exploring own digital coin: Reza Baqir
Pakistan’s central bank is exploring its own digital coin, State Bank of Pakistan Governor Reza Baqir told CNN’s Julia Chatterley…
Pakistan gets $2.5bn against Eurobond issue
April 9, 2021
Pakistan gets $2.5bn against Eurobond issue
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received the proceeds of the government’s $2.5 billion eurobond issuance in its account.…