THARPARKER: Thar coal-fired power plants will generate about 1650 MW electricity, which was inaugurated by PM Sharif on Wednesday.
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Pakistan auto sector to face massive headwinds amid high sales tax, interest rate
Pakistan auto sector is likely to face massive headwinds due to high sales tax and interest rate in days to come, analysts said on Wednesday.
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USC issues list of subsidized items available during Ramazan
ISLAMABAD: Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has issued a list of items on which the federal government allowed subsidy for general public to provide relief during the holy month of Ramazan.
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Ramazan relief package worth Rs5 billion announced
ISLAMABAD: The government Tuesday announced the Ramazan relief package worth Rs5 billion in order to provide relief to poor segment of society.
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Rupee rebounds against dollar to end at PKR 283.92 in interbank
KARACHI: Pakistani rupee (PKR) rebounded on Tuesday and ended at PKR 283.92 against the dollar in interbank foreign exchange market.
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Banks to remain closed on March 24 for Zakat deduction: SBP
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday said that banks will remain closed on March 24, 2023 for public dealing due to deduction Zakat.
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Tax elimination, high interest rate make banking system heaven for investment
KARACHI: Elimination of tax on transactions and high interest rates have made banking system a heaven for investment.
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Foreign investment into Pakistan sharply decline by 112% in 8MFY23
KARACHI: Total foreign investment into Pakistan has sharply declined by 112 per cent during eight months (July – February) of fiscal year 2022-2023, according to data released by the central bank.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit narrows by 313% in 8MFY23
KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account deficit narrowed by 313 per cent during first eight months (July – February) 2022/2023, official data revealed on Monday.
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Rupee plummets by PKR 2.32 against dollar amid inflow constraints
KARACHI: Pakistani rupee (PKR) plummeted by PKR 2.32 against the dollar on Monday owing to constraints in inflow of the foreign currency.
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