Consumers are rejoicing the points reward by Daraz – an online business platform – at a time of high inflation. The reward points allow consumers to make free online shopping. These reward points enable customers to make additional 20 per cent shopping out of total shopping made normally.
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Food lovers pay additional 30% via Foodpanda
The food lovers are compelled to pay an additional 30 per cent of the amount of food delivered via Foodpanda.
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Pakistan instructs surveillance of travelers to prevent coronavirus
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday issued instructions to authorities for surveillance of travelers in order to prevent novel coronavirus.
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Pakistan maintains petroleum prices for first fortnight of 2023
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday maintained the prices of petroleum products at the previous level for the first fortnight (January 1-15, 2023).
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KE applies for providing relief to consumers in November electricity bills
KARACHI: K-Electric, the utility company, has filed a petition to provide relief to its consumers in the electricity bill for the month of November 2022.
A statement on Monday said that the company for the month of November 2022, it filed a petition for a reduction in Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) at the rate of PKR 7.04 /kwh (per unit).
NEPRA will conduct a public hearing today over the petition submitted by K-Electric on account of Fuel Charges Adjustments (FCA) for November 2022.
November’s FCA was lower primarily due to a reduction in prices of RLNG, Furnace Oil, and power purchased from CPPA-G by 18 per cent, 15 per cent, and 37 per cent respectively as compared to September 2022.
FCAs are dependent on changes in global prices of fuel and are passed on to consumer bills under the prescribed rules and regulations of NEPRA and the Government of Pakistan.
FCAs are approved by NEPRA after review who also specifies the month during which the charge is applied in consumer bills.
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Pakistan may surprise in next petroleum price revision on Dec 31
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan may surprise in next revision of petroleum prices scheduled on December 31, 2022 amid political uncertainty and mounting inflationary pressure.
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Pakistan issues official petroleum prices applicable till Dec 31
Pakistan has issued official petroleum prices that will remained applicable till December 31, 2022. The official prices of petroleum products from December 16, 2022 to December 31, 2022 are:
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Descon launches venture to improve farm productivity in Pakistan
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Pakistan sharply cuts petroleum prices effective from Dec 16, 2022
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday sharply reduced the prices of petroleum products for next fortnight effective from December 16, 2022.
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FBR imposes $5,000 cash carrying limit for foreign travel
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday imposed cash carrying limit of $5,000 for travelling abroad.
The FBR issued SRO 2201(I)/ 2022 dated December 12, 2022 to make part of law the amendment made to Baggage Rules, 2006. Previously, draft amendments to the rules were introduced through SRO 2043(I)/2022 on November 15, 2022.
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According to the latest notification, any person travelling abroad (except to Afghanistan) is allowed to take out Pakistan US Dollars or equivalent thereof in other foreign currencies as per the limits give below:
For individuals 18 years and above, the maximum limit per person per visit in US$ (or equivalent in other foreign currencies) is $5,000 and annual limit per person in US$ (or equivalent in other foreign currencies) is $30,000.
For individuals below 18 years, the maximum limit per person per visit in US$ (or equivalent in other foreign currencies) is $2,500 and annual limit per person in US$ (or equivalent in other foreign currencies) is $15,000.
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In case of passengers travelling to Afghanistan, the maximum limit per person per visit (US$ or equivalent in other foreign currencies) is $1,000 and annual limit per person (US$ or equivalent in other foreign currencies) is $6,000.
The FBR said that the annual limits for outbound passengers for the respective countries mentioned above for a calendar year starting from the year 2023. However, for calendar year 2022, the existing annual limits in vogue before the issuance of this notification will continue to be effective till December 31, 2022.
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The FBR further stated that any person taking foreign currency or any other prohibited or restricted item out of Pakistan shall file a declaration before or at the time of departure, electronically in the WeBOC or pass track or manual at the airport.
According to the amendments to Baggage Rules, 2006, the incoming passenger when in possession of foreign currency exceeding $10,000 or equivalent, or any other prohibited restricted items, shall also file a declaration.
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