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81% of Cigarette Packs Lack Tax Stamps, Survey Reveals
A newly released survey has revealed that a staggering 81.01% of cigarette brands available at retail outlets do not carry tax stamps, indicating widespread evasion of…
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FBR Probes Lavish Lifestyles for Tax Evasion Clues
The Lifestyle Monitoring Cell in FBR has launched a wide-ranging investigation into individuals whose extravagant lifestyles appear inconsistent with their declared sources of income. Officials confirmed…
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Port Qasim to drive $50bn revenue under modernization plan
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced plans to transform Port Qasim into a full-fledged maritime-industrial ecosystem capable of contributing half of Pakistan’s…
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CCP calls for national steel policy, dedicated ministry
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a comprehensive Competition Assessment Study of the Steel Sector in Pakistan, identifying critical market distortions and recommending the…
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Pakistan to Launch Policy to Document $2bn Gem Industry
New framework to formalize $2bn informal gemstone trade and grant exporters industry status. Pakistan is drafting a comprehensive National Gemstones Policy aimed at formalizing and regulating…
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Govt Clarifies Housing Advances for Federal Employees
The federal government has issued detailed guidelines clarifying advance salary entitlements available to employees seeking financial assistance for housing-related purposes. A memorandum issued by the Ministry…
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Cash, Solar, Telecom Taxes Likely to Be Hiked
The federal government has proposed additional tax measures worth Rs200 billion to address the revenue shortfall in the second half of the current fiscal year. Officials…
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Railways New Winter Timetable Suspended Over Service Disruptions
Following widespread delays and operational issues, Pakistan Railways has withdrawn its newly introduced winter timetable and reverted to the previous schedule (April–October 2025) until further notice.…
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HBL expects 18% deposit growth in 2025
Deposits rise 6% to Rs4.37trn in 2024; management sees room for rate cuts Habib Bank Ltd (HBL) projected robust deposit growth for 2025, with management expecting…
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KSE-100 Sheds 1,732 Points Amid Rollover Pressure
The KSE-100 Index ended the session at 156,732 points, registering a decline of 1,732 points amid intense volatility and mixed investor sentiment. The benchmark fluctuated between…
