China’s smartphone market saw a slight dip in Q2 2025, with shipments falling by 4% compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report from Canalys.
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Gold and Silver Rates in Pakistan – July 29, 2025
KARACHI – The gold and silver rates in Pakistan were updated at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, offering valuable insights into the current trends in the local bullion market. These rates serve as an important benchmark for traders, investors, and jewelers monitoring fluctuations in precious metals.
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Open Market Currency Rates in Pakistan – July 29, 2025
KARACHI – The open market currency rates in Pakistan on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, began with a steady outlook as the currency market responded to the latest global economic indicators and trade dynamics. These rates represent the buying and selling values quoted by exchange dealers at the start of the trading session.
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FBR reconstitutes committee for sales tax integration licensing
ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially reconstituted the committee responsible for evaluating applications related to the integration of registered persons under the Sales Tax Rules, 2006.
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Australia aim for T20I series clean sweep against West Indies
Basseterre, July 28, 2025 – Australia will look to complete a dominant clean sweep when they face West Indies in the fifth and final T20I at Warner Park, Basseterre, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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FBR resumes stalled refunds for exporters
Karachi, July 28, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the long-awaited process of issuing deferred sales tax refunds to exporters, particularly those outside the five zero-rated export sectors.
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Sazgar to Launch Locally Assembled Tank and Cannon by 2026
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited is gearing up to expand its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) lineup in Pakistan with the local assembly of two new high-performance models: the Cannon Alpha Hi4-T 4X4 2.0L Turbo AT PHEV and the Tank-500 Hi4-T 4X4 2.0L Turbo AT PHEV.
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Analysts See Tank 500 as Upgrade to Toyota Fortuner
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW) is making major strides in Pakistan’s SUV and pickup truck market with the introduction of its new Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) lineup.
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PM Shehbaz urges provinces to support digital drive
Islamabad, July 28, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasized the need for strong provincial collaboration to ensure the successful and timely implementation of the federal government’s Digital Transformation Plan.
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Finance ministry warns of inflation risks from heavy rains
Islamabad, July 28, 2025 – The Finance Ministry has cautioned that recent heavy rains may pose inflationary risks due to their adverse effects on agriculture yields and supply chain dynamics.
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