Lower State Bank profits expected to cut federal non-tax revenue by nearly Rs1 trillion in the upcoming fiscal year
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FBR Imposes Conditions on Solar Panel Imports from July 2026
Zero customs duty retained as regulatory framework tightened under Finance Bill 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced new regulatory conditions for solar panel imports effective from July 1, 2026, while maintaining a zero per cent customs duty on imported solar equipment under the Finance Bill 2026.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Price in Pakistan After Customs Duty Update
FBR confirms unchanged tariffs, keeping flagship smartphone pricing steady in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Consumers in Pakistan will see no major change in the cost of Apple’s latest flagship device after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) confirmed that customs duty rates on imported smartphones will remain unchanged from July 1, 2026.
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FPCCI Stresses Livestock Reforms to Boost Meat Exports
Business leaders urge modern livestock management and export-focused policies to capture growing global halal meat demand
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for comprehensive reforms in the livestock sector to help Pakistan increase meat exports and capitalise on rising global demand for halal food products.
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Samsung Expands One UI 9 Testing to Galaxy S24, S23, A56 and Z Fold7
Samsung Electronics has expanded internal testing of its upcoming One UI 9 software to several additional Galaxy smartphones, signaling continued progress toward a broader rollout of the Android-based update.
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Customs announces auction of overstay hydrocarbon solvent at Taftan and Quetta Dry Port
Seven consignments of White Spirit tanker cargo to be auctioned as Customs moves to clear long-stored imported goods
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FBR Updates Customs Duty Rates on Smartphones Effective from July 1, 2026
No increase in tariffs on imported smartphones as government maintains policy continuity for tech sector
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confirmed revised customs duty arrangements for smartphones, stating that there will be no increase in tariffs on imported devices effective from July 1, 2026, under the Finance Bill 2026.
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Sydney Sweeney Spotted in Sydney with Scooter Braun
Actress Sydney Sweeney was spotted in Sydney on Saturday enjoying a Harbour Bridge climb alongside music executive Scooter Braun and his children during a family outing in Australia.
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Zayn Malik Unveils New Look Ahead of Final Mexico Concert
Singer-songwriter Zayn Malik has sparked widespread reaction among fans after revealing a dramatic new look ahead of his final concert in Mexico as part of his ongoing Konnakol Tour.
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James Burrows Dies at 85, Leaving Lasting Legacy in Television Comedy
James Burrows, the award-winning television director whose work helped define American sitcoms for more than five decades, has died at the age of 85, his family announced on Friday.
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