Islamabad, April 27, 2024 – In an innovative step towards educational financing, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has awarded the first-ever license for a digital study loan service to M/s Edufi Financial Services (Private) Limited.
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Federal Minister Criticizes Fatima Fertilizer for Unjust Price Hike
Islamabad, April 27, 2024 – In a bold move that has stirred significant controversy, Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has called out Fatima Fertilizer Limited for its recent unilateral decision to hike the price of Sarsabz Urea by Rs 561 per bag.
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PMD Issues Weather Forecast for April 28, 2024
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released a detailed weather forecast for Sunday, April 28, 2024, indicating a continuation of severe weather conditions across multiple regions in Pakistan.
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Ashhad Jawwad Appointed as Member Customs Operations
Islamabad, April 27, 2024 – In a significant move within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Ashhad Jawwad, a seasoned BS-21 officer of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS), has been appointed as the new Member for Customs Operations.
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PM Shehbaz Terms Track and Trace System a Complete Fraud
Islamabad, April 26, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has denounced the track and trace system implemented for monitoring goods in several key industries as a complete fraud.
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OECD Team Evaluates AEOI Safeguards in Pakistan
Islamabad, April 25, 2024 – A high-level assessment team from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes concluded a significant two-day onsite visit to Pakistan, rigorously reviewing the country’s implementation of Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) protocols, particularly focusing on confidentiality and data safeguards.
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PBS Reports Notable Fall in Prices of Essential Commodities
ISLAMABAD, April 26, 2024 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a notable reduction in the prices of several essential commodities for the week ending on April 25, 2024, offering some relief to consumers amidst ongoing economic challenges.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Braces for Heavy Rains on April 27
KARACHI, April 26, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert forecasting heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and potential flash floods across various regions of Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, starting Saturday, April 27, 2024.
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PMD Warns New Rain Spell May Cause Floods in Balochistan
Karachi, April 24, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a new weather warning for Balochistan, predicting a significant rain spell that may lead to flooding across various parts of the region until April 27, 2024.
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Bill to Curtail Jurisdiction of Commissioner IR Appeals Presented
In a move to streamline the tax appeal process, the federal government has introduced a new bill in the National Assembly aimed at curtailing the jurisdiction of the Commissioner Inland Revenue (IR) Appeals of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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