The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) slid to a new record low against the US Dollar (USD) and depreciated by 74 paisas against the greenback in the inter-bank market today. It hit an intra-day low of Rs. 176.3 against the Dollar during today’s open market session…
FTO Orders End to ‘Unnecessary Check’ of Duty Paid Good at Customs Posts
Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah has stated that unnecessary checking of duty paid goods at the Customs checkpoints not only delays the flow of items but is also against the government policy of creating ease in doing business.Addressin…
SBP Responds to Questions Regarding Its Monetary Policy Decisions
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released a statement clarifying concerns from the past few weeks, where certain sections of the media, including op-eds, expressed concerns over its actions, particularly concerning monetary policy decisions and the…
Sindh Government Should Take Strict Action Against Hoarders: Khusro Bakhtyar
Minister for Industries and Production Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar on Monday asked the Sindh government to take measures against fetilizer hoarders in the province.In a statement, the minister said that Sindh-based fertilizer dealers had purchased an extra…
Tarin Orders FBR to Launch Taxpayer Outreach Initiative to Improve Revenue Collection
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to launch the taxpayer outreach initiative at the earliest to expand the existing tax base and improve the revenue collection.Shaukat Tar…
Tarin Assures to Resolve all Problems of the Sugar Industry
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin, held a follow-up meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association at the Finance Division today.Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce &…
Governor KP, Corps Commander Peshawar discuss security situation on Pak-Afghan border
Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman in Peshawar today [Monday]. During the meeting, they discussed the overall security situation on Pak-Afghan border.They also exchanged view on pro…
Covid 19: Crackdown against unvaccinated people continues across the country
In Punjab, significant decline is being witnessed in the coronavirus cases across the province. This was stated by Secretary Primary and Secondary Health Care Punjab Imran Sikandar Baloch in a statement today [Monday].He said special SOPs have been…