Nadeem Jan calls for 50 percent increase in taxation to deter smoking among youth
Islamabad: Former Federal Minister for National Health Services, Dr Nadeem Jan called for a significant increase in cigarette taxation by 50% to deter smoking among...
Diesel price reduces by Rs. 1.35 P/L while petroleum price stables
ISLAMABAD: The finance Ministry has announced a reduction the price of diesel by Rs. 1.35 while deciding to maintain the price of petrol According to...
PSX look negative trend, losses 247 points.
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange had a negative trend on the last day of business week, Hundred index went below the 65,000 mark. Pakistan Stock Exchange...
FBR presents its tax earning plan to IMF in talks held today
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in its talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday, today presented its tax earning plan to...
IMF seeks govt privatization plan of state enterprises
Islamabad: As a negotiations continued between the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on second day, the financial body has sought a privatization plan...
SPARC welcomes Finance Minister appointment urges him to consider tobacco taxation avenue for bolstering economy
Islamabad: The Society for the Protection of Rights of the Child (SPARC) warmly welcomed the appointment of Muhammad Aurangzeb as the country’s new minister and...
Pakistan Railways sets record with longest, heaviest freight train run in history
Lahore: Pakistan Railways has set a record with the longest and heaviest freight train run in their history. According to the spokesperson, the freight train,...
DFA demands from administration to increase fresh milk price to Rs.230 P/L
KARAHCI: The Dairy Farm Association demanded from administration to increase fresh milk prices to Rs. 230 per liter also warned shortage of dairy products in...
Govt to start work on five new economic corridors: Ahsan
Islamabad: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has directed to expedite the implementation on CPEC project as no further hindrance will be...
We wants larger, long term loan program from IMF: Finance Minister
Islamabad: Federal Minister Finance Muhammad Aurangzaib has said that there is no hurdle in the last tranche of existing loan program from the IMF. Talking...
SDPI reports Rs567B loss as cigarette makers influence policymakers
Islamabad: Cigarette consumption is increasing in developing countries and Pakistan is no exception and has witnessed an upsurge in recent years and instead of generating...
Pakistan completes all target for last tranche from IMF
Islamabad: Pakistan has completed all the targets for last tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As per the declaration issued by the ministry of...
Gold rates dip by Rs.1,800 to Rs 228,300 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold in the local market decreased by Rs.1,800 and was traded at Rs.228,300 on Wednesday. The price...
Rupee gains 29 paisa against dollar in inter-bank market
ISLAMABAD: The Rupee on Wednesday gained 29 paisa against the US dollar in the inter-bank trading and closed at Rs 278.78. The dollar decreased in...
PSX stays bearish, loses 753 more points
ISLAMABAD:The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend on Wednesday, shedding 753.26 points, a negative change of 1.16, closing at 64,048.44 points....
2nd review of Stand-By Arrangement with IMF scheduled from tomorrow
Islamabad: The second review of Stand-By Arrangement with International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled from tomorrow in Islamabad. This would be final review of Stand-By...
IMF review mission scheduled Visit for Pakistan on March 13.
ISLAMABAD: International monetary fund review mission has scheduled on March 13 to 15 for Pakistan As per details, the country’s newly sworn-in Finance Minister Mohammad...
PSX witnesses negative trend on the second day of business week
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange seen to be negative trend on the second day of business week. Pakistan Stock Exchange has lost the limit of 65,000...
Gold rates down by Rs.100 per tola
KARACHI: Gold price decreased by Rs.100 per tola to Rs.230,100. In the gold market gold rate down by Rs. 100 per tola to Rs. 230,100...
Banana and onion export banned till April 15, 2024
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet approved ban on export of banana and onion till April 15, 2024 The first meeting of the newly elected federal cabinet...