Karachi, October 17, 2023 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant milestone on Tuesday, crossing the 50,000-point threshold for the first time in over six years.
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Dollar Gains Ground After 28-Day Losing Streak Against Pakistani Rupee
Karachi, October 17, 2023 – The US dollar made a notable gain against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), putting an end to a remarkable winning streak of 28 straight sessions on Tuesday.
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Pakistan Achieves Record High with 4.88 Million Active Taxpayers
Islamabad, October 17, 2023 – Pakistan has reached a historic milestone with a total of 4.88 million active taxpayers now featured on the updated list of income tax return filers released by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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PM Kakar Orders Price Reduction for Essential Items Following Fuel Price Cut
Islamabad, October 17, 2023 – Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has issued a clear directive to the chief ministers, instructing them to take immediate measures to reduce the prices of essential commodities and services in response to a significant reduction in fuel prices.
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Bank Deposits Soar to New Record High at Rs 26.32 Trillion
Karachi, October 16, 2023 – Official data released on Monday has revealed that bank deposits in Pakistan have achieved an unprecedented milestone, reaching a new record high of Rs 26.32 trillion by the end of September 2023.
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Banking Mohtasib Provides Rs 972 Million in Monetary Relief to Customers in 9MCY23
Karachi, October 16, 2023 – The Banking Mohtasib Pakistan has delivered a significant financial relief of Rs 972.33 million to banking customers during the initial nine months of 2023, demonstrating its commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of the banking community.
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Pakistani Rupee Remarkable Rally Continues for 28th Straight Session Against Dollar
Karachi, October 16, 2023 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has continued its remarkable rally against the US dollar for the 28th consecutive session, reaching a rate of PKR 276.83 in the interbank foreign exchange market.
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FBR Sets New Deadline for Tax Year 2023 Return Filing
Karachi, October 16, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a new deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2023.
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Info Minister Calls on Transporters to Lower Fares Following Substantial Cut in Petroleum Prices
Islamabad, October 16, 2023 – Pakistan’s Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi, has urged transporters to reduce fares and freight charges in light of the government’s significant cuts in petroleum product prices.
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Pakistan Provides Significant Relief to Citizens: Petrol Price Reduced by Rs 40 per Liter
Islamabad, October 16, 2023 – In a move aimed at alleviating the financial burden on its citizens, Pakistan has implemented a substantial reduction in petrol prices.
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