Islamabad, August 9, 2024 – In a significant stride towards Pakistan’s digital future, Huawei, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has launched an ambitious training program aimed at empowering 300,000 students across the country.
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SBP Declares Bank Holiday on August 14, 2024
Karachi, August 8, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced a bank holiday on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in observance of Pakistan’s Independence Day.
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FBR Reduces FED on Air Tickets to Rs 5,000 for Labour Visa
Karachi, August 7, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a reduction in the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on air tickets for passengers holding labour visas. Effective immediately, the FED on such tickets will be reduced to a fixed rate of Rs 5,000 per ticket, a substantial relief for those embarking on international journeys from Pakistan to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
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OGDCL Announces Major Gas Discovery in Pakistan
Karachi, August 6, 2024 – The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), a prominent player in Pakistan’s energy sector, has announced a significant new gas discovery in the country.
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Pakistan Registers 11.1% Increase in July Headline Inflation
Islamabad, August 1, 2024 – Headline inflation in Pakistan rose by 11.1% in July 2024, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This increase, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), highlights a significant economic challenge as the country navigates its fiscal and monetary policies.
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Pakistan Slashes Petroleum Prices for Half of August 2024
Islamabad, July 31, 2024 – In a move set to provide much-needed respite to citizens grappling with high electricity bills and taxes, Pakistan announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices for the first half of August 2024. This development comes as a response to the recent decline in global oil rates.
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Stricter Tax Regulations for Foreign Businesses in Pakistan
Karachi, July 31, 2024 – Pakistan has introduced stricter tax rules for non-residents with substantial business activities within the country. This initiative, driven by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), aims to capture a larger share of revenue from global entities benefiting from the Pakistani market.
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Pakistan’s Economy Shows Signs of Stability in FY24: Report
Islamabad, July 30, 2024 – The Pakistani economy is showing signs of stability as the fiscal year 2023-24 comes to a close, with declining inflation, a primary fiscal account surplus, a minimal current account deficit, and a stable exchange rate, according to the Finance Ministry’s report released on Tuesday.
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Visa Reforms to Promote Tourism in Pakistan: PM Shehbaz
Islamabad, July 29, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced on Sunday that the government has introduced significant visa reforms aimed at facilitating foreign investors, business communities, and tourists.
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Sensitive Price Inflation in Pakistan Surges 20% YoY
Islamabad, July 26, 2024 – The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation on a Year on Year (YoY) basis has surged by 20.09% for the week ending July 25, 2024, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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