Karachi, May 9, 2024 – Pakistan has seen a robust increase in foreign exchange reserves this week, with an infusion of $1.143 billion, boosting the total reserves to $14.459 billion as of May 3, 2024, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Pakistan Borrows Record Rs 6 Trillion from Commercial Banks
KARACHI, May 9, 2024 – Pakistan has set a new record in domestic borrowing, securing approximately Rs 6 trillion from commercial banks during the first ten months of fiscal year 2023-24, primarily to finance its burgeoning budget deficit.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Declares Education Emergency in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 8, 2024 – Aimed at addressing the educational crisis, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced an “Education Emergency” across Pakistan.
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FBR Crackdown on Non-Filers Threatens 2.5 Million SIMs
Karachi, May 8, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a directive that could lead to the suspension of approximately 2.5 million mobile phone SIMs.
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Govt. to Introduce Pension Reforms to Ease Economic Strain
Islamabad, May 7, 2024 – Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar announced on Tuesday that the government is poised to introduce comprehensive pension reforms.
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Citi Pharma Announces China-Based JV for API Expansion
Citi Pharma Limited, a key player in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector, has announced a significant joint venture (JV) with Hangzhou Newsea Technology Co. Ltd, aiming to bolster its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing capabilities.
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PCRWR Declares 19 Bottled Water Brands Unsafe
Islamabad, May 7, 2024 – Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has identified 19 bottled water brands as unsafe for consumption, following findings of microbiological and chemical contamination in their products.
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PM Shehbaz Commits Unwavering Support to Saudi Investment
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended Pakistan’s steadfast backing to Saudi investment endeavors, promising a conducive environment for investors and businessmen to swiftly execute their projects in Pakistan through joint ventures.
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FBR to Enforce SIM Blocking of Non-Filers Despite PTA Refusal
In a recent move aimed at increasing tax compliance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has affirmed its intention to block the mobile phone SIMs of non-filers of income tax returns for the tax year 2023.
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High-Profile Saudi Trade Delegations Arrives in Islamabad
Islamabad, May 5, 2024 – A significant stride towards enhancing bilateral economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan was marked by the arrival of a high-profile Saudi trade delegation in Islamabad on Sunday.
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