Karachi, October 1, 2024 – Pakistan’s petroleum sales witnessed a significant surge of 20% year-on-year (YoY) in September 2024, reaching a total of 1.27 million tons, according to data released by analysts at Arif Habib Limited.
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SBP Revamps Criteria for Conversion of Conventional to Islamic Banking Branches
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – In a significant development aimed at promoting Islamic banking, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the criteria for converting conventional banking branches into Islamic banking branches.
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SBP Doubles Bank Guarantee Amount to Rs 1 Million per Depositor
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – In a significant move to fortify depositor protection, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Tuesday that the guarantee amount for depositors has been increased to Rs 1 million per depositor, per bank. This marks a doubling of the previous protected deposit amount, which stood at Rs 500,000.
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KATI Urges FBR to Resolve Persistent IRIS System Issues
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to urgently address ongoing issues with its online tax return filing platform, IRIS.
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Bulls Reign as KSE-100 Index Surges 690 Points
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – Bulls firmly gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, propelling the benchmark KSE-100 index to a substantial gain of 690 points. The KSE-100 index closed at 81,804 points, a marked rise from the previous day’s close of 81,114 points, showcasing a robust performance by the local equity market.
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Headline Inflation Drops to Multi-Year Low of 6.9% in September 2024
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), plunged to a multi-year low of 6.9% in September 2024, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Tuesday.
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FBR Outlines Tax Treatment on Unexplained Income and Assets
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended its tax treatment regulations concerning unexplained income and assets for the fiscal year 2024-25, under Section 111 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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SBP Mandates Stringent Guidelines for Further Sugar Exports
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued a comprehensive directive on Tuesday, instructing banks and authorized dealers (ADs) to adhere to new regulations concerning the export of an additional 100,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar.
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KCCI Elects Jawed Bilwani as President for 2024-26 Term
In a pivotal moment for Karachi’s business community, Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has been elected as the new President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) for the 2024-26 term.
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SBP Accepts Rs 351 Billion in MTBs Buyback Auction
Karachi, October 1, 2024 – In a significant financial maneuver, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has accepted bids totaling Rs 351 billion in a buyback auction of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs). This strategic move is seen as a vital step towards reprofiling the government’s short-term debt and bolstering liquidity within the financial system.
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