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2024-25 Budget: Federal Govt Targets Rs 60 Billion Recovery from Tobacco Sector

The federal government has resolved to intensify its fight against cigarette smuggling in the 2024-25 budget, aiming to recover an…

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AirSial to Expand International Flight Operations with New Aircraft Fleet

AirSial, Pakistan’s third private airline, has decided to expand its international flight operations. The airline plans to acquire five new…

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Government to Slash Petroleum Prices by Up to Rs12 from June 15

The government may reduce petroleum prices by up to Rs12 per litre starting June 15, following a $5.14 decrease per…

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PSX Plunges Over 600 Points Amid Tax Increase Concerns

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant downturn on Friday, with the KSE-100 index dropping over 600 points during…

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Electricity Rates Surge by Rs3.33 per Unit, NEPRA Confirms

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has declared an increase in electricity tariffs by Rs3.33 per unit, which will…

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ADB Grants $250 Million to Enhance Public-Private Partnerships in Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $250 million loan, aiming to transition the funding of significant projects from public…

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Nepra Sets 14 Percent Markup on Delayed Electricity Bill Payments

Consumers now face the highest-ever electricity tariffs. Those experiencing financial hardship and seeking instalment plans to manage their bills must…

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Pakistan Plans Tax Rate Increase to 14%, Aims for Export-Driven Growth

At the Pak-China Business Conference in Shenzhen, China, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, announced…

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Pakistan’s Finance Minister Signals Potential Rate Cut by State Bank

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed optimism about a potential reduction in the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) key policy rate…

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