ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the ‘Pakistan Banao’ US Dollar Certificates exclusively for overseas Pakistanis in a ceremony held here on Thursday.
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Nominal reduction in petroleum prices announced
The government of Pakistan has decided to implement slight adjustments in the prices of petroleum products for the month of February 2019.
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Prime Minister directs FBR to focus on big tax evaders
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to intensify efforts in recovering taxes from major evaders.
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British Airways will increase Pakistan’s connectivity: SAPM
ISLAMABAD: Zulfikar Bukhari, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource, has highlighted the potential for increased connectivity and tourism opportunities between Pakistan and the rest of the world with the support of British Airways.
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State Bank estimates 9.2pc decline in cotton output in current fiscal year
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said that latest estimates for cotton crop reveal a worrying picture, as the total production in FY19 is estimated at 10.8 million bales, a decrease of 9.2 percent over the last year’s production level, and trailing 24.3 percent behind the targeted level of 14.4 million bales for the year.
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Cabinet approves 20pc increase for EOBI pensioners
In a significant move, the federal cabinet has approved a landmark 20% increase in pensions for over 450,000 pensioners of the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI).
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PM directs FBR, FIA to stop harassment in amnesty scheme cases
Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken a decisive step to ensure that businessmen who availed the income tax amnesty scheme and fulfilled all codal formalities are not subjected to harassment.
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Demolishing illegal buildings: Supreme Court gives one month to SBCA for submitting plan
Karachi: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) issued a significant directive on Tuesday, ordering the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) to submit a comprehensive plan within one month for the demolition of illegally constructed buildings within the city.
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Cabinet meets tomorrow to approve export, investment package
Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to lead a special cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 2:00 PM. The meeting, which carries substantial implications for Pakistan’s economic landscape, is expected to grant approval to a comprehensive economic reform package, as reported by informed sources.
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Careem asked to facilitate expatriates
Careem Pakistan has been urged to provide concessions to expatriate Pakistanis at the time of using the services within the country.
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