ISLAMABAD, July 30, 2025 – The federal government has intensified efforts to build a regulatory environment for cryptocurrency and virtual assets, holding a high-level consultation in Islamabad with key stakeholders from banks, exchange companies, and the gems and jewellery sector.
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Gold and Silver Rates in Pakistan – July 30, 2025
KARACHI – The gold and silver rates in Pakistan were updated at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, providing crucial data for jewelers, investors, and traders who closely track the bullion market. These rates reflect current trends and the ongoing global economic conditions influencing precious metal prices.
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Open Market Currency Rates in Pakistan – July 30, 2025
Karachi, July 30, 2025 – The following are the latest open market currency exchange rates in Pakistan as recorded at the beginning of business on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. These market rates are provided by local dealers and reflect the most recent pricing available for foreign exchange transactions in the open market.
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Tax bar files complaint against QR scanning, system integration
ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2025 – The Nowshera Tax Bar Association has lodged a formal complaint with the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) over the recently imposed QR code scanning requirement for logging into the IRIS portal and the mandatory integration of business systems with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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FBR gets 41% more funds for FY 2025-26 expenses
Islamabad, July 29, 2025 – The federal government has significantly increased the budgetary allocation for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the fiscal year 2025-26, earmarking Rs83.10 billion for its expenditures. This reflects a 41% jump compared to Rs58.80 billion allocated in the previous fiscal year.
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FBR notifies option to pay duties after assessment for early GDs
Islamabad, July 29, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new statutory regulatory order, SRO 1360(I)/2025, introducing a key procedural change for importers.
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Atlas Honda Reveals Battery, Range Details for Icon E EV Scooter
Atlas Honda has officially unveiled the detailed specifications of its first electric scooter, the Honda Icon E, signaling the company’s strategic entry into Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) market.
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Omoda and Jaecoo EVs Launching in Pakistan in 3 Days
The highly anticipated launch of Omoda and Jaecoo vehicles is just around the corner, with only three days remaining before their official debut in Pakistan.
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Booking Opens for BYD Shark PHEV in Pakistan at Rs 3.95 Million
BYD Pakistan has officially opened bookings for its latest innovation—the BYD Shark 6 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The high-performance pickup truck enters the local market with a price tag of Rs 19,950,000, while the initial booking amount has been set at Rs 3,950,000.
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Port Qasim Shipping Operations Update – July 29, 2025
Karachi, July 29, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping operations report for Tuesday, July 29, 2025, highlighting vessel movements and cargo handling activities over the past 24 hours.
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