Govt urged to focus on increasing FED on tobacco instead of GST on fuel
ISLAMABAD,: Aurat Foundation has advocated for a 26 percent Federal Excise Duty (FED) increase on cigarettes instead of burdening the public by imposing GST on...
Global lender approve $1.1billion tranche for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: International Monetary Fund (IMF) ratify $ 1.1 billion for Pakistan expected to be held by the end of April. IMF’s Director of Communications Kozack...
Dollar value dip by 12 paisa against Pak rupee.
KARACHI: The price of the US Dollar decreased by 12 paisa against Pakistani rupee in the interbank. In the currency market the value of dollar...
PSX crosses historic benchmark of 68,000 points
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange crossed the milestone of 68,000 points for the first time in history as the PSX 100 index traded up 660 points...
Gold rates up by Rs.2,200 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed an increase of Rs 2,200 and was sold at Rs 241,100 on Thursday. The price...
Speakers urge uptick in FED on cigarettes to mitigate pervasive health hazards
Islamabad: Speakers at a seminar highlighted the impact of increase on tobacco taxation and its effect on health cost, economic and social factors and demanded...
PM stresses need to focus on attracting,retaining top talent, vital for investments
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need to focus on attracting and retaining top talent, which is vital for attracting and retaining investments...
Gold rates up by Rs.1,800 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed an increase of Rs 1,800 and was sold at Rs 238,900 on Wednesday. The price...
PSX stays bullish, gains 869 points
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Wednesday, gaining 869.77 points, a positive change of 1.30 percent, closing...
Rupee gains 06 paisa against dollar in open market
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Rupee on Wednesday witnessed a devaluation of 08 paisa against the US dollar in the inter-bank trading and closed at Rs 277.91 On...
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Health activists stress importance of Tobacco Tax increase for Public Relief on essential commodities
Islamabad: Health activists emphasized the critical need for the government to prioritize health and economic agendas by increasing taxes on cigarettes. In a press release...
PSX witnesses mixed trend on the second day of business week.
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange seen mixed trend on the second day of business week. On the second day of business week Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed...
Dollar value decline by 10 paisa in interbank
KARACHI: US dollar decreased by 10 paisa in the inter bank to Rs.277.84 In the currency market dollar value dip by 10 paisa against Pakistani...
Gold rates dip by Rs.500 to Rs 237,100 per tola
ISLAMABAD:The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed a decrease of Rs 500 and was sold at Rs 237,100 on Tuesday as compared to...
Dollar value slashes slightly against Pakistni Rupee
KARACHI: US dollar value decreased against Pakistani rupee in the inter bank. In the interbank dollar value declined by 1 paisa against Pakistani rupee and...
Gold price upticks by Rs 2800 per tola
Karachi:The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed an increase of Rs 2,800 and was sold at Rs237,600 on Monday. The price of 10...
Domestic Cylinder of LPG slashes by Rs.76.9
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has made domestic cylinders of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cheaper. A notification has also been issued by...
Petrol price surge by Rs.9.66 P/L
ISLAMABAD: The federal government increased the price of petrol by Rs9.66 per litre for the next fortnight in line with a surge in international crude...
FBR issues notification of Special Procedure 2024 for taking monthly tax from businessmen
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification of businessmen friendly special procedure 2024. Under the scheme the registration of businessmen and...
FBR set to rope in jewelers, fruits and meat sellers, grocery shops into tax net
ISLAMABAD: Five categories of retailers are going to be brought into tax net through Tajir Dost Scheme with effect from April 1, 2024. The Federal...