IMF calls to jack up GST on medicines, petroleum to 18pc
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended the government of Pakistan to implement 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on food, medicine, petroleum products,…
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Gold rates go up in Pakistan
The per tola price of 24 karat gold increased by Rs.3,500 and was sold at Rs.220,300 on Saturday compared to its sale at Rs.216,800 on…
China ‘rolls over’ $2 billion loan to Pakistan amid ‘difficult economic situation’
In a major development, China has rolled over a $2 billion debt to Pakistan. Pakistan has borrowed $2 billion from China on a 7.1% interest…
WTO braces for battles on fisheries, agriculture in UAE talks
The world’s trade ministers are set for tough negotiations on Tuesday at a World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting in Abu Dhabi, with fisheries and agriculture…
Gold rates continue to increase in Pakistan
In line with the price movement in the international market, gold price in Pakistan registered meagre gain on Tuesday. According to the data released by…
Gold price in Pakistan records whopping increase
On Saturday, the gold market in Pakistan witnessed an increase of Rs1,000, resulting in higher gold prices across the board. The cost of 24-karat gold…
Caretaker cabinet committee approves work on Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline
The caretaker Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) Friday approved works on the first phase of the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline, prompting hope for boosting the…
IMF looking forward to working with new govt to ensure macroeconomic stability: official
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that it is looking forward to engaging with the new government on policies to ensure “macroeconomic stability and…
IMF ‘looking forward’ to work with new Pakistan govt
Director of Communications at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Julie Kozek expressed her anticipation for constructive collaboration with Pakistan’s new government to ensure macroeconomic stability…
Federal cabinet approves Rs7.49 billion Ramzan Relief Package
In a significant move, the federal cabinet, under the chairmanship of caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, gave its nod to the Ramzan…