The government is preparing to introduce a mini-budget aimed at raising approximately Rs650 billion, primarily by intensifying efforts to combat tax evasion and increasing the General Sales Tax (GST) on properties, tractors, and other goods. According to a media report, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to implement these measures, though it remains … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee gained Rs0.10 against the US dollar on Friday, closing at Rs278.54 in the inter-bank market, reversing a two-day downward trend. This recovery comes as the country’s foreign exchange reserves received a boost, coupled with positive news from Moody’s Ratings. The rupee had faced a cumulative loss of Rs0.32 over the previous … Read more
A person holds a bill in their hand. — KE Extra Rs2.5934/unit, Rs3.1688/unit for Oct, Nov requested by KE. KE initially sought hike of Rs2.53/unit for May, Rs2.92/unit for June FCA. Nepra criticised by consumers for not protecting public interests. ISLAMABAD: Consumers of electricity in Karachi will be charged with higher bills in October and … Read more
Listen to article DHAKA: Bangladesh on Tuesday announced that all higher secondary school and equivalent exams scheduled for 2024 are cancelled hours after hundreds of students stormed the Secretarial, a compound housing federal government offices in the capital Dhaka. The higher secondary school exams were suspended in the middle of the mass uprising that resulted in the … Read more