ISLAMABAD, May 9, 2024 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced a significant simplification in the process of account openings for retail investors through its new Centralized Gateway Portal (CGP).
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Think Tank Advocates for Stringent Cigarettes Taxation
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad-based think tank, Capital Calling, has called for rigorous adjustments to the taxation policy on cigarettes, aiming to align it with global norms.
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Pakistan Urges World Bank for Expanding Development Portfolio
Islamabad, May 8, 2024 – In a meeting held on Wednesday, Pakistan has made a strong appeal to the World Bank to broaden its development activities in the country by incorporating innovative financing mechanisms and boosting private sector engagement.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Declares Education Emergency in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 8, 2024 – Aimed at addressing the educational crisis, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced an “Education Emergency” across Pakistan.
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World Bank Vice President Applauds FBR Reforms
Islamabad, May 8, 2024 – In a significant meeting held at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters on Wednesday, Martin Raiser, Vice President of the World Bank, met with Amjed Zubair Tiwana, the Chairman of FBR and Secretary of the Revenue Division.
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Sweltering Heatwave to Grip Sindh Districts on May 9, 2024
Karachi, May 7, 2024 – Residents of Sindh are bracing for an exceptionally hot day this Thursday, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts searing temperatures across most districts of the province.
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FBR Tightens Oversight on Sales Tax Collection via Bank Accounts
Islamabad, May 8, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out new guidelines aiming to enhance the regulatory framework for the collection of sales tax and federal excise duty (FED) through the attachment of taxpayers’ bank accounts.
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Govt. to Introduce Pension Reforms to Ease Economic Strain
Islamabad, May 7, 2024 – Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar announced on Tuesday that the government is poised to introduce comprehensive pension reforms.
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PCRWR Declares 19 Bottled Water Brands Unsafe
Islamabad, May 7, 2024 – Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has identified 19 bottled water brands as unsafe for consumption, following findings of microbiological and chemical contamination in their products.
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High Temperature Alert: Scorching Skies Loom Over Pakistan
In a pivotal alert issued on Tuesday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has signaled a significant rise in temperatures sweeping across much of Pakistan.
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