The Changan Alsvin 2025 is making headlines across Pakistan’s automotive market, offering an attractive combination of style, technology, and affordability.
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Kia Sorento Hybrid Set to Make a Powerful Entry into Pakistan
Karachi, May 9, 2025 – A major development is on the horizon for SUV enthusiasts in Pakistan, as the much-anticipated Kia Sorento Hybrid is set to make its official debut within hours.
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SBP releases foreign currency rates for May 9, 2025
On May 9, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the official foreign exchange rates for customers. These rates, based on the weighted averages of commercial banks, act as a key reference for cross-border transactions, facilitating international trade and commerce.
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Pakistan gold prices soften by Rs1,800 per Tola: May 9 update
Karachi, May 9, 2025 – Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Friday, recording a decline of Rs1,800 per Tola amid weakening trends in the international bullion markets.
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Pakistan sees 21% monthly dip in April 2025 workers remittances
Karachi, May 9, 2025 – Pakistan experienced a significant 21% month-on-month (MoM) drop in workers’ remittances in April 2025, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday.
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OICCI advocates broadening tax base to achieve 15% tax-to-GDP
ISLAMABAD, May 9, 2025 — The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has urged the government to prioritize broadening the tax base in the upcoming budget for FY2025-26, stating that this is essential to achieving a sustainable tax-to-GDP ratio of 15%.
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FY26 Budget: telecom sector seeks 15% withholding tax removal
ISLAMABAD, May 9, 2025 – As Pakistan prepares its federal budget for fiscal year 2025–26, the telecom industry has put forward a comprehensive set of proposals, calling for the abolition and rationalization of various tax measures that, it says, are stifling growth, innovation, and affordability in the sector.
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OICCI recommends gradual phasing out of minimum turnover tax
Karachi, May 9, 2025 – The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has proposed a structured, three-year phase-out of the minimum turnover tax, citing its detrimental impact on businesses operating on slim profit margins.
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Foreign investors demand abolition of super tax in FY26 budget
Karachi, May 9, 2025 – A strong call has emerged from the foreign business community in Pakistan, urging the government to abolish the super tax in the upcoming federal budget for 2025–26.
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Shia LaBeouf credits Hollywood icons for supporting his sobriety
Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf has opened up about the emotional and spiritual transformation he’s experienced on his road to sobriety, naming three major stars who played pivotal roles in helping him rebuild his life.
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