Caretaker Prime Minister Forms Federal Cabinet
Islamabad, August 17, 2023 – On Thursday, Prime Minister Awaar-ul-Haq Kakar unveiled a sixteen-member federal cabinet as part of the caretaker government setup.
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Cabinet okays Finance Supplementary Bill 2023; sales tax rate goes up to 18 per cent
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the Finance Supplementary Bill 2023 allowing increase in general sales tax to 18 per cent and additional taxes on luxury items as part of the reforms related to the International Monetary Fund’s Ninth Review.
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Cabinet approves expansion of advance meters installation
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, approved the expansion of the advanced meters project beyond Islamabad to address line losses in the power sector.
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Old currency notes can be exchanged till December 2022
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday approved the extension in exchanging old Pakistani currency notes. The cabinet approved the extension of the period for the exchange of old Pakistani 10, 50, 100, and 1000 currency notes till 31st December 2022. At the meeting, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister […]
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Cabinet renews aviation licenses of four airlines
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet on Tuesday approved the renewal of aviation licenses of four airlines under the National Aviation Policy 2019. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet in Islamabad. On the recommendation of the Ministry of Aviation, the Cabinet approved the renewal of aviation licenses of M/S SERENE AIR, M/S […]
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Pakistan abolishes visa fee for Afghans
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet in a meeting on Tuesday has approved the abolition of visa fees for Pakistani visas for Afghans coming into Pakistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet. The cabinet approved the inclusion of Afghan businessmen in the list of Pakistan Business Visas for their convenience. It also […]
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Pandora papers: PM says returning taxpayers’ money
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that taxpayers’ money should be returned to Pakistan from those whose names were revealed by the Pandora papers. The prime minister has chaired a meeting of the federal cabinet. The cabinet was informed that initially, the Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission will meticulously review the record of all […]
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Highlights of Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet approved the Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 in its meeting held on February 09, 2021. According the approved draft of the ordinance, the government is making certain amendments in: Customs Act, 1969; Sales Tax Act, 1990; Federal Excise Act, 2005; and Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. A major relief has been granted […]
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Prime Minister issues directives for reducing burden of indirect taxes
ISLAMABAD: The government has started easing burden of indirect taxes to provide relief to the masses. In this regard Prime Minister Imran Khan has issued instructions to relevant ministries for preparing proposals. Meeting of the Federal Cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad on Tuesday. The Prime Minister apprised the meeting that […]
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Authorities seal 192 illegal pumps selling smuggled petroleum products
ISLAMABAD: The customs authorities, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, have sealed approximately 192 illegal fuel stations selling smuggled petroleum products, the federal cabinet was informed on Tuesday.
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