Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) has expressed concerns that the implementation of the Track and Trace System (TTS) has not been effective in curbing the illicit trade of cigarettes as originally intended.
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KE Consumers Pay Rs 25 Billion Advance Tax in 8MFY25
Karachi, April 5, 2025 – K-Electric (KE) consumers have collectively paid a staggering Rs 25 billion as advance tax during the first eight months (July–February) of the current fiscal year 2024–25, marking a substantial increase in financial pressure amid rising energy costs.
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PSX Poised for Growth Despite Global Trade Tensions
Karachi, April 5, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is expected to maintain its positive momentum in the coming week, despite the ongoing global trade tensions and the looming trade war.
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Petroleum Sales Rise by 5% YoY in March 2025
Karachi, April 5, 2025 – Pakistan’s petroleum sales witnessed a 5% year-on-year (YoY) increase in March 2025, reaching a total of 1.22 million tons.
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Massive Selling Erases Early Gains in KSE-100 Index
Karachi, April 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed intense selling pressure on Friday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index lost 146 points to close at 118,792—down from the previous day’s close of 118,938 points.
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Pakistan Customs Revises Values for Old and Used Autoparts
Karachi, April 4, 2025 — Pakistan Customs has officially revised the customs values of old and used autoparts to align them with prevailing international market rates.
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Pakistan Issues Customs Values for Ammunition Imports
Karachi, April 4, 2025 – In a significant move to streamline import assessments, the Directorate General of Pakistan Customs has issued Valuation Ruling No. 1995 of 2025, establishing updated customs values for ammunition.
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PSX Celebrates Tariff Cuts, Reaches Historic 120,749 Points
Karachi, April 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached an all-time high on Friday, trading at an impressive 120,749 points, fueled by the government’s significant tariff cuts.
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KATI Welcome Electricity Tariff Cut, Terms Positive Step
Karachi, April 3, 2025 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has strongly welcomed the government’s decision to implement a major reduction in electricity tariffs.
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Pakistan Reports $17.9 Billion Trade Deficit in 9MFY25
Islamabad, April 3, 2025 – Pakistan has reported an increase in its trade deficit, which widened to $17.90 billion during the first nine months (July – March) of the fiscal year 2024-25.
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