Karachi, April 30, 2025 – Allied Bank has reported a significant 24% decline in its markup income for the first quarter of the calendar year 2025, reflecting the impact of falling interest rates and a lower cost of funding.
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SBP questions FBR performance as sales tax ATL shrinks
Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has expressed concern over the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), particularly in relation to the declining number of sales tax filers on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).
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PSX urges tax relief to boost foreign investment in capital market
Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has proposed a significant tax relief package aimed at attracting foreign investment into the country’s capital market, ahead of the federal budget for fiscal year 2025–26.
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SBP to announce monetary policy on May 5, 2025
Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially scheduled the announcement of its next monetary policy statement for Monday, May 5, 2025.
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Port Qasim Shipping Operations Report – April 30, 2025
Karachi, April 30, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its detailed report on shipping operations for Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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Thunderstorm expected in Islamabad on May 1, 2025
Islamabad, April 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a thunderstorm in Islamabad on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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Rudiger suspended following Copa final rage incident
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has been handed a six-match suspension by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following his explosive behavior during the dying moments of the Copa del Rey final clash against FC Barcelona.
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Pakistan braces for potential hike in electricity tariff this summer
ISLAMABAD – April 30, 2025: Despite plans for temporary relief in electricity bills, Pakistani consumers may face a hike in electricity tariff during the upcoming summer months, government officials revealed during a public hearing convened by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra).
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Sindh to launch EV taxis on easy instalments
KARACHI – April 30, 2025: The Sindh government has taken a significant step toward modernising public transport by announcing the introduction of Electric Vehicle (EV) taxis that will be provided to the public on easy instalments.
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Gold and Silver Prices Today in Pakistan – April 30, 2025
The latest prices for gold and silver in Pakistan, as of 9:00 AM on April 30, 2025, have been updated and are as follows, along with the previous closing prices in the bullion market:
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