Karachi, March 16, 2025 – Pakistan has successfully achieved a significant reduction in cigarette consumption by implementing stringent taxation policies, marking a crucial step in its public health efforts.
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SDPI Urges Public Health Approach to Tobacco Taxation
Islamabad – The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has emphasized that tobacco taxation in Pakistan should be viewed primarily as a public health measure rather than a tool for revenue generation.
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Retailers Face Technical Glitches in FBR’s POS System
The Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP), the representative body of major retailers in the country, has raised serious concerns regarding the persistent technical and enforcement challenges faced by FBR-POS Integrated Tier-1 Retailers.
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PCMA Rejects Cuts in Net Metering Rates for Solar Electricity
Karachi, March 16, 2025 – Ahmed Chinoy H.I, S.I, Chairman of the Pakistan Cloth Merchants Association (PCMA), has strongly condemned the recent announcement regarding proposed cuts in net metering rates for solar electricity in Pakistan.
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SITE Association Urges FBR to Extend Sales Tax Filing Deadline
Karachi, March 15, 2025 – The SITE Association of Industry has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the deadline for filing monthly sales tax returns, citing severe technical challenges faced by taxpayers using the FBR’s online IRIS system.
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PM Shehbaz Orders Immediate Release of Containers at Ports
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the immediate release of all containers stuck at ports and announced that port operations will now remain open on Sundays to facilitate trade and commerce.
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Shehbaz Directs New Investment Scheme for Economic Revival
Islamabad, March 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed authorities to introduce a well-structured scheme for long-term investment in Pakistan, emphasizing its critical role in economic growth.
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EPCL Successfully Commissions Rs 5.8 Billion Green Initiative
Karachi, March 13, 2025 – Engro Polymer & Chemical Limited (EPCL) has officially announced the successful commissioning of its High-Temperature Direct Chlorination (HTDC) and heat recovery patented technology, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and significantly reducing carbon footprints.
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Minister Reviews Import of Raw Sugar to Stabilize Prices
Islamabad, March 12, 2025 – Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired an important meeting on Wednesday to review the potential import of raw sugar as part of the government’s strategy to stabilize domestic sugar prices and provide relief to consumers.
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Haleon Achieves ‘Made in Pakistan’ Centrum First Export to Kenya
Karachi, March 12, 2025 – Haleon Pakistan Limited has achieved a significant milestone by successfully dispatching the first consignment of its locally manufactured Centrum to Kenya.
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