Islamabad, May 3, 2024 – The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for inflation in Pakistan witnessed a decline of 1 percent for the week ended May 2, 2024, compared to the previous week, providing a temporary respite amidst fluctuating commodity prices.
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Most of Pakistan to Experience Dry and Hot Weather on May 4
Karachi, May 3, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted predominantly dry and hot weather conditions for most parts of Pakistan this coming Saturday, May 4, 2024.
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ADB and FBR Discuss Tax Reforms Under DRM Initiative
Karachi, May 2, 2024 – A delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) met with the leadership of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday to discuss the progress of the Domestic Resource Mobilization Program (DRM).
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PMD Forecasts Windstorms for Punjab and Sindh on May 3rd
Islamabad, May 2, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast for potential windstorms in south Punjab and upper Sindh set to occur on Friday, May 3, 2024.
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Law Minister Signals Further Reshuffling Within FBR
Islamabad, May 2, 2024 – Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar announced on Thursday potential upcoming reshuffles within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), indicating a continued commitment to revamp and enhance the efficiency of the entity amidst ongoing economic reforms.
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FBR Officers Raise Alarms Over Recent Organizational Reshuffle
Islamabad, May 2, 2024 – Tensions are high within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) following a recent organizational reshuffle that has notably disturbed the operations of both the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) and Pakistan Customs Service (PCS).
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CCP Proposal of Expiry Date on Cement Bags Endorsed
Islamabad, May 2, 2024 – The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has supported a recommendation from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to revise national cement standards to include manufacturing and expiry dates on cement bags.
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FBR Aims to Enroll 3 Million Shopkeepers and Traders
ISLAMABAD, May 2, 2024 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is ramping up efforts to register 3 million shopkeepers and traders under the Tajir Dost Scheme-2024.
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India Records Historic GST Collection of $25.16 Billion in April
India has reached a new milestone in its financial records this April by amassing an unprecedented $25.16 billion in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections.
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Sindh to Sizzle Under High Temperatures on May 2nd
Karachi, Pakistan – May 1, 2024 – Brace yourselves, Sindh residents, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts another day of scorching temperatures on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024.
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