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New digital tools launched to enhance water, climate planning in Pakistan
June 19, 2025
New digital tools launched to enhance water, climate planning in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Three new digital platforms have been launched to help Pakistan better manage its water, food, and energy resources, especially…
Pakistan outlines tariff cuts in draft policy to boost exports, jobs by 2030
June 19, 2025
Pakistan outlines tariff cuts in draft policy to boost exports, jobs by 2030
ISLAMABAD: In a significant shift towards promoting export-led growth, Pakistan plans to reduce its average tariff rate from 20.19% to…
Senate panel seeks 500% cap on key transactions for filers based on declared value
June 19, 2025
Senate panel seeks 500% cap on key transactions for filers based on declared value
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has recommended raising the threshold for imposing a ban on economic transactions, including…
PSX extends losses as selling pressure overtakes energy optimism
June 19, 2025
PSX extends losses as selling pressure overtakes energy optimism
The equity market ended lower on Thursday after an early rally lost momentum, as early gains gave way to selling…
Oil falls as investors weigh chance of US intervention in Iran-Israel conflict
June 19, 2025
Oil falls as investors weigh chance of US intervention in Iran-Israel conflict
BEIJING: Oil prices slipped on Thursday as investors hesitated to take new positions after U.S. President Donald Trump gave mixed…
Gold prices in Pakistan see 4th consecutive drop
June 19, 2025
Gold prices in Pakistan see 4th consecutive drop
The price of gold in Pakistan and globally saw another minor drop for the fourth consecutive day. According to the…
FPCCI leaders reject federal budget, call it ‘directionless’
June 19, 2025
FPCCI leaders reject federal budget, call it ‘directionless’
Senior Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Saqib Fayyaz Magoon, along with Vice…
Pakistan to tax online academies, freelance teachers under Finance Bill 2025
June 18, 2025
Pakistan to tax online academies, freelance teachers under Finance Bill 2025
In the newly proposed Finance Bill 2025, federal government has introduced a clause to levy income tax on online academies…
Punjab allocates funds for local body elections
June 18, 2025
Punjab allocates funds for local body elections
LAHORE: The Punjab government has allocated funding for the much-anticipated local body elections. According to official sources, Rs 5 billion…
Careem to end ride-hailing service in Pakistan from July 18
June 18, 2025
Careem to end ride-hailing service in Pakistan from July 18
Careem will suspend its ride-hailing service in Pakistan from July 18, 2025, marking the end of a decade-long chapter that…