The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a severe heatwave alert for the provinces of Sindh and Punjab, effective from May 21, 2024.
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Bakhtiar Muhammad Appointed as Official Spokesperson for FBR
Islamabad, May 16, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday announced the appointment of Bakhtiar Muhammad, a senior BS-21 officer of the Inland Revenue Service, as its official spokesperson, effective immediately.
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Textile Exports Reach $13.68 Billion Amid Marginal Dip in 10MFY24
Pakistan’s textile exports have maintained a robust trajectory, reaching $13.68 billion during the first ten months (July – April) of the fiscal year 2023-24, according to official data released on Thursday.
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Aurangzeb Confirms Tax Exemption for FATA, PATA Ends June 30
Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb disclosed to the National Assembly on Thursday that there are no plans for new legislation to extend tax and duty exemptions for the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) regions.
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China Reiterates Support for Pakistan’s Financial Stability
Lan Fo’an, the Finance Minister of China, has reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for Pakistan’s efforts to enhance financial stability. This statement came during discussions with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, in Beijing on Thursday.
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Pakistan Slashes Petrol Price by Rs 15.39 per Liter from May 16th
In a bid to alleviate the economic burden on its citizens amidst the backdrop of declining global fuel prices, Pakistan has announced a significant reduction in the price of petrol by Rs 15.39 per liter.
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PMD Issues Alert of Rising Mercury on May 16
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert regarding rising temperatures across the country on Thursday, May 16, 2024, with hot and dry weather expected in most regions, particularly in central and southern areas.
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Cabinet Approves ATIR Conditions of Services Rules 2024
Islamabad, May 14, 2024: The Federal Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has given its seal of approval to the Appellate Tribunals Inland Revenue (ATIR) (Conditions of Service) Rules 2024.
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CDNS Reduces Interest Rates on Key Savings Schemes
Islamabad, May 14, 2024 – The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has implemented adjustments to the interest rates on several significant savings schemes, with some witnessing reductions while others experience increases.
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Islamabad High Court Halts Non-Filers’ SIM Blocking
The Islamabad High Court has delivered a significant blow to the federal government by staying the blocking of mobile phone SIMs belonging to non-filers of tax returns.
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