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17pc GST on LNG, imported gas

Islamabad: The Economic Coordi­nation Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet decided to impose 17 per cent general sales tax on Liquefied…

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SECP lists 521 new companies in March

Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 521 new companies in March 2015, witnessing an increase of…

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CCP probe against cartels, trade abuses

Islamabad: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) initiated 10 inquiries between January and March pertaining to cartels and trade abuses…

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SBP restores advance payment facility

Karachi: The State Bank has restored advance payment facility (up to $10000) for importers without requirement of letters of credit…

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Subsidy on sugar may be revived

Islamabad: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is expected to revive on Thursday subsidy on sale of sugar…

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SSGC, others issued notices on plea against CNG closure

Karachi: The petroleum ministry, the Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd and others were on Wednesday directed by the Sindh High…

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‘Private sector can help overcome energy crisis’

Islamabad: The country can overcome energy crisis in the short run but the task can only be accomplished by the…

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‘Pakistan-China corridor win-win for both states’

Islamabad: The official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pakistan in coming weeks will mark the beginning of new…

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Cement exports fall in July-March

KARACHI: Cement despatches to local markets during July-March 2014-2015 rose by 8.43 per cent to 20.34 million tonnes as compared…

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