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The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement an e-Filing & Office Automation System (e-FOAS) for the national flag carrier.The MoU was signed b…
The federal government will cover the entire cost of the development of Reqo Diq, which is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold mines in Balochistan.Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan tweeted the declaration after criticism from the provi…
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has finally reversed its losing streak against the US Dollar (USD) and appreciated by 72 paisas against the greenback in the interbank market today. However, it hit an intra-day low of Rs. 178.57 against the USD during today’s…
As part of its objective to promote ease of doing business, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a procedural guide on the formation and licensing of Nonbank Finance Companies (NBFCs) in order to facilitate the prospecti…
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell week-over-week by $298 million (1.64 percent).According to the central bank’s weekly report released on Thursday, the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves went down…
The Finance Minister, Shaukat Tarin, on Thursday, presented the Supplementary Finance Bill in the parliament amid strong protest from opposition benches.The bill, dubbed the mini-budget by opposition parties, was originally scheduled to be presented in…
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin, has ruled out the speculations, being expressed by many, that the supplementary finance bill will cause an increase in inflation. Addressing a press conference, jointly with Minister of State for…
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has stated that the incumbent government has laid the foundation of a welfare state to ensure the poor do not suffer anymore and have opportunities to earn a respectable livelihood.The Minister was…