Islamabad – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Syed Ali Haider Zaidi, commended the Port Qasim Authority on Tuesday for its strategic management in handling the docking of LNG ships at berths. Zaidi emphasized that this proactive approach has played a crucial role in mitigating the impending gas crisis.
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Production activities halt on gas shortage: FPCCI
KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has said that manufacturing activities have been halted due to gas shortage in the country.
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Car sales decline 3.2 percent in July – January
KARACHI: The car sales have declined by 3.2 percent during first seven months of current fiscal year despite higher prices owing to depreciation of rupee value.
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Pakistan’s import bill declines by 19.14pc in January
ISLAMABAD, February 5, 2019 – In a positive economic development, Pakistan’s import bill experienced a notable contraction, decreasing by 19.14 percent to $4.5 billion in January 2019, as reported by official statistics released on Monday.
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Textile mills demand uninterrupted gas supply for achieving export target
KARACHI: Textile mills have demanded federal and provincial government to ensure uninterrupted gas supply for achieving exports target.
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FBR launches Urdu version of Customs Act
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step towards accessibility and transparency by launching the first Urdu version of the Customs Act, 1969.
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ATL-2017 shows 1.824 million active taxpayers
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported the receipt of an impressive 1.824 million income tax returns for the tax year 2017 by the week ending February 10, 2019.
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Tax credit for investment in shares, insurance
KARACHI: The tax authorities have allowed tax credit for an individual against investment made in shares and insurance.
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Rupee eases by 20 paisas in open market
Karachi – The Pakistani rupee experienced a modest decline of 20 paisas against the US dollar in the open market on Saturday, driven by increased demand during the weekly holiday.
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Pakistan has geographical importance for investment
KARACHI – Henry Ensher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, emphasized the geopolitical importance of Pakistan for regional investment during a meeting with Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Friday.
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