Karachi, April 3, 2024 – The Pakistan stock market soared to new heights on Wednesday, reaching a historic high level of 67,756 points, driven by improved sentiments among foreign investors.
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Gold Prices Hit Rs 238,900 in Pakistan Reaches Near Peak
Karachi, April 3, 2024 – The bullion market in Pakistan witnessed a surge in gold prices on Wednesday, closing at Rs 238,900 per tola, nearing its historical peak.
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PRL and Air Link Withdraw Intention to Acquire Shell Pakistan
Karachi, April 3, 2024 – Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) and Air Link Communication have jointly announced their decision to withdraw their intention to acquire Shell Pakistan, citing failed negotiations with the seller.
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Pakistan Contemplates Carbon Levy on Petroleum Products
Karachi, April 2, 2024 – In a bid to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions, Pakistan is contemplating the introduction of a carbon levy on the sale of petroleum products.
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Government Bank Borrowing Reaches Record Rs 4.69 Trillion
Karachi, April 2, 2024 – Official data released on Tuesday revealed a startling surge in government bank borrowing for budgetary support, reaching a staggering Rs 4.69 trillion during the period spanning from July 1, 2023, to March 22, 2024.
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NDP Cigarettes to Cost Rs 300 Billion in FY24: PTC Chairman
Karachi, April 2, 2024 – Zafar Mahmood, Chairman of the Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC), has projected a significant loss of Rs 300 billion in tax revenue due to the prevalence of non-duty paid (NDP) cigarettes during the current fiscal year 2023-24.
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Pakistan Witnesses 11% Drop in Petroleum Sales in 9MFY24
Karachi, April 2, 2024 – Pakistan’s petroleum sector has encountered a significant decline in sales during the first nine months of the fiscal year 2023-24, recording an 11 percent drop compared to the same period last year.
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FBR Reports 3.83 Million Active Taxpayers for Tax Year 2023
Karachi, April 1, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) disclosed on Monday that the count of Active Taxpayers for tax year 2023 has surged to 3.83 million as of the end of March 2024.
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FBR Starts Tax Registration of Shopkeepers and Traders
Karachi, April 1, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a comprehensive income tax registration process targeting shopkeepers and traders in six major cities across Pakistan.
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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens 56% YoY in March 2024
Islamabad, April 1, 2024 – Official data released on Monday revealed that Pakistan’s trade deficit widened significantly by 56.30 percent on a year-on-year basis in March 2024, highlighting ongoing challenges in the country’s trade balance.
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