Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – In a major policy development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced a new method for determining the value of cement for the purpose of sales tax calculation, aligning it with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) data issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Apple reportedly scraps advanced display coating for iPhone 17
Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to introduce a new super scratch-resistant, anti-reflective display coating that was initially intended for its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models.
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PSX gains 808 points as market rebounds from early sell-off
Karachi, April 29, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a powerful recovery on Tuesday, ending the session with a gain of 808 points, closing at 114,872 points, up 0.71%.
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Test 2, Day 2 stumps: Bangladesh Lead Zimbabwe by 64 runs
Chattogram, April 29, 2025 – At the close of play on Day 2 of the second Test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, the hosts secured a 64-run first-innings lead at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
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KIBOR – Karachi Interbank Offered Rates on April 29, 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) for various tenors on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, providing a crucial snapshot of the prevailing borrowing costs in the interbank market.
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FBR engages industry experts, third-party auditors to train officers
Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – In a significant move under its transformation initiative, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a comprehensive plan to enhance the capacity of its audit workforce. As part of this strategy, the FBR has officially released job descriptions for third-party auditors and industry experts who will serve as mentors and trainers for FBR officers.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to retain familiar selfie camera sensor
Samsung continues its tradition of refinement over radical change, especially when it comes to front-facing cameras. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is set to feature the same tried-and-tested 12-megapixel selfie sensor that has been in use since the Galaxy S23 lineup.
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2025 Suzuki Alto gets smart upgrades, updated prices
If you’re a fan of compact cars, especially ones that are easy on the pocket and reliable on the road, the 2025 Suzuki Alto might just win your attention once again.
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MG gears up to launch the futuristic ES5 EV in Pakistan
MG Pakistan is gearing up to shake up the local electric vehicle (EV) scene with the highly anticipated launch of its MG ES5 EV, a bold and innovative addition to its growing EV portfolio.
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Gold prices surge by Rs2,100 per Tola amid global market volatility
Karachi, April 29, 2025 – Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trajectory on Tuesday, climbing by Rs2,100 per Tola, reflecting the impact of heightened volatility in global markets.
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