KARACHI – The Pakistani Rupee demonstrated resilience in the early trade on Tuesday as it gained three paisas against the US Dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market.
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FBR notifies transfer, postings of 17 IRS officers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued a notification on Monday regarding the immediate transfers and postings of officers belonging to the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) in grades BS-17 to BS-19, effective until further notice.
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Public holiday announced on Feb 05
ISLAMABAD – In a move to express unwavering support and solidarity with the people of Kashmir, the Government of Pakistan has officially declared February 5, 2019, as a Public Holiday.
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Preliminary report on Karachi deep sea drilling submitted
KARACHI – A multinational joint venture comprising ENI, Exploration and Production Pakistan BV (EEPP), and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has initiated the preliminary phase of offshore drilling for oil and gas in Karachi’s ultra-deep waters.
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KSE-100 gains 364 points on expected relief in mini budget
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a significant surge as the benchmark KSE-100 index ended the trading session with a gain of 364 points, closing at 39,413 points as opposed to 39,049 points, offering a positive start to the trading week.
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SBP launches campaign for National Financial Literary Program on January 15
KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Monday the launch of a comprehensive mass media campaign to raise awareness and promote the National Financial Literacy Program (NFLP), which aims to enhance financial education and empower individuals across the country.
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Rupee ends down on import demand
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) saw a minor depreciation of eight paisas against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, primarily due to heightened demand for the greenback, driven by import and corporate payments.
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Foreign investors spend over Rs20 billion in CSR activities during 2018
Foreign investors who are part of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) have collectively invested more than Rs. 20 billion under corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Pakistan over the past year, according to Irfan Wahab Khan, President of OICCI.
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Inflation increases more faster for lower income group
In Pakistan, the prices of essential items have witnessed a more rapid increase for lower income groups earning up to Rs8,000 per month in comparison to other income segments.
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Rupee weakens against dollar in early trade
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) experienced a decline of six paisas against the US Dollar (USD) in early trading on Monday within the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market. The exchange rate now stands at Rs138.91 for one US Dollar.
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