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CDA Seeks Relief for Islamabad Hotels and Motels With Reduced Commercial Charges
Islamabad’s hospitality sector may soon receive major financial relief as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has formally requested the federal government to reduce commercial charges for hotel and motel projects. The proposal, now with the interior ministry for forwarding to…
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PSX Gains 210 Points Amid IMF Deal, Profit-Taking
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended a volatile session slightly higher on Wednesday, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 210.36 points or 0.13% to close at…
Cabinet Committee Questions Sale of First Women Bank to UAE Firm
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The Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT) has raised questions over the proposed sale of First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) to a UAE-based company,…
FBR Confirms Income Tax Filing Deadline Extension to October 31, 2025
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for Tax Year 2025 until October 31, 2025. The…
Daira Marks One Year of Empowering Pakistan’s Unbanked Population
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Mobile-first digital nano-lending platform, Daira marked its first anniversary of operations in Pakistan with a renewed commitment to advancing financial inclusion and access to finance…
FBR May Extend Income Tax Return Deadline to Oct 31
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reportedly set to extend the income tax return filing deadline by another 15 days, moving it to October…
Apple Urges India to Revise Tax Law on iPhone Equipment
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Apple is urging the Indian government to revise its income tax law to prevent the company from being taxed for owning high-end iPhone manufacturing equipment…
SECP Flags Legal Breaches in PRCL CEO Appointment and Pay Raise
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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has uncovered multiple violations of corporate and public-sector laws in the appointment and salary increase of the…
Blue-Ex Limited Applies for Migration to PSX Main Board
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Blue-Ex Limited, currently listed on the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) Board of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), has officially applied for migration to the Main…
Gold Price in Pakistan Surges Past Rs440,000
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The gold price in Pakistan has surged past Rs440,000 per tola, marking a record high as international rates for the precious metal cross the historic…
NEPRA Approves Minor Hike in October Electricity Bills
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a slight rise of Rs0.0796 per unit in electricity bills for October, impacting consumers of all…
UBL Reports 79% Profit Surge During First 9 Months in 2025
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United Bank Limited (UBL) has delivered a strong financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, supported by higher interest income and improved…
IMF Projects Pakistan’s Economic Growth at 3.6pc
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s economic growth rate at 3.6 percent for the ongoing fiscal year, even as the financial impact of…
IMF and Pakistan Seal $1.2 B Staff-Level Deal Under EFF and RSF
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement under the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first…
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