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Petrol price jacked up by Rs9.66 per litre
April 1, 2024
Petrol price jacked up by Rs9.66 per litre
The federal government on Sunday increased the price of petrol by Rs9.66 per litre, effective from April 1, 2024 —…
Steel producers urge govt to take note of smuggling during Eid holidays
March 31, 2024
Steel producers urge govt to take note of smuggling during Eid holidays
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Association of Large Steels Producers (PALSP) appealed to the government on Sunday to take pre-emptive measures to…
Pakistan, Afghanistan report progress in trade talks
March 29, 2024
Pakistan, Afghanistan report progress in trade talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan reported progress in trade talks on Thursday, as the Afghan Taliban government claimed Islamabad agreed to…
PSX hits all-time high, crosses 67,200 points
March 28, 2024
PSX hits all-time high, crosses 67,200 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hit an all-time high of 67,246 points before mid-day on Thursday after registering a 1%…
Retailer tax registration launched
March 24, 2024
Retailer tax registration launched
ISLAMABAD: The government unveiled the compulsory tax registration scheme for retailers and wholesalers doing business in six cities of Pakistan…
Railway track missing in port terminal revamp
March 24, 2024
Railway track missing in port terminal revamp
LAHORE: An upgraded bulk cargo terminal has been developed at the Karachi Port but it lacks a railway track, sources…
Pakistan to get $107m SFD loan for two hydro projects
March 24, 2024
Pakistan to get $107m SFD loan for two hydro projects
ISLAMABAD: The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed two loan agreements to the tune of $107 million with Pakistan…
FIA tasked to act against power, gas thieves
March 22, 2024
FIA tasked to act against power, gas thieves
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was given the task on Thursday to initiate a crackdown against power and gas…
Pakistan seeks investment, not loans
March 21, 2024
Pakistan seeks investment, not loans
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asked friendly countries that Pakistan needs the injection of critical investment in different projects,…
IMF huddles with envoys on bailout package
March 19, 2024
IMF huddles with envoys on bailout package
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday briefed European and American ambassadors on the progress of Pakistan’s current bailout…