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ICCI hopes Fixed Tax Facilitation Scheme will broaden country’s tax net

ISLAMABAD – Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Sardar Tahir Mehmood has welcomed the government’s Fixed Tax Facilitation Scheme unveiled on Friday, describing it as a pragmatic and business-friendly initiative that will he…

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Gold plummets by Rs12,489 per tola

ISLAMABAD – The price of gold registered a significant decline in the local market on Saturday, with 24 karat gold per tola falling sharply by Rs12,489 to settle at Rs455,327 compared to Rs467,816 on the previous trading day, according to rates is…

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MCCI calls for pro-business budget measures

MULTAN – Acting President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Azhar Baloch has urged the federal government to introduce more effective and long-term measures in the federal budget 2026-27 to promote industry, trade, exports and inve…

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Timely use of micronutrients can boost cotton yield by 25pc: Experts

FAISALABAD – Agricultural experts have advised cotton growers to ensure timely application of micronutrients and said that their balanced use can increase cotton production by 20 to 25 percent while significantly improving crop quality and resista…

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Glass industry operating at only 50pc of its total capacity

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association has warned the government that the local manufacturers will not able to survive if import duties on glass are further reduced under the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025-30.

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OGDCL’s new wells deliver record oil, gas output in FY26

ISLAMABAD – The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has brought 11 new wells into production across Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Balochistan during the first 10 months of FY2025-26, adding a record 9,734 barrels per day (BPD) …

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Cars sale, production up by by over 50pc in 10 months

ISLAMABAD – The sale and production of cars in the country increased by 53.

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Cryptocurrency and the landscape

IKRAM SEHGAL Part II The promulgation of VAA 2026 marks Pakistan’s definitive transition from prohibition to supervised integration.

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FIA busts an organised forgery network in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has busted an organized forgery network involved in the preparation of fake route permits and fitness certificates, arresting several suspects during a major crackdown.

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PR recommends continuation of Pakistan Express stop at Lodhran

MULTAN – The Pakistan Railways (PR) Multan division had recommended the continuation of the stoppage of 45-Up/46-Down Pakistan Express at Lodhran Railway Station, according to an official letter issued by the Divisional Superintendent’s Office.

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