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Pakistan Introduces Captive Power Levy to Cut Electricity
Islamabad: (Mudassar Ch/ Web Desk) The Shehbaz Sharif government has decided to provide additional relief to electricity consumers, paving the way for cheaper electricity by imposing a captive power levy as per IMF conditions.
The…
FBR Data Shows Rising Tax Burden
Islamabad-(Staff Reporter/Web Desk)-The salaried segment continues to shoulder the heaviest tax burden in Pakistan, making a disproportionately large contribution to national revenue during the first half of the current fiscal year,…
Gold Rates in Pakistan Today – 6 January 2026
KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan moved up by Rs9,200 per tola, and per Tola bullion staying at Rs464,762. The sell-off was equally brutal in the 10-gram category, where gold surged by Rs7,888 to close at Rs398,458, according to the latest…
Rising Raw Material Costs Set Stage for Higher Solar Module Prices in Q1 2026
Lahore (News Desk)– The global solar industry is facing renewed cost pressures as rising raw material prices are expected to drive up solar module costs in the first quarter of 2026. Experts say inflation across key inputs, including but…
PSX Hits New Record High, Surges Over 4,000 Points
KARACHI (Web Desk) – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its strong upward momentum on Monday, setting new records amid a positive market trend.
On the first trading day of the week, the KSE-100 Index surged by more than 4,000…
Oil Prices Slip After US Seizure of Venezuela’s President Maduro
ISLAMABAD: Oil prices fell on Monday following a US military operation that seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising expectations that increased Venezuelan crude supply could further pressure already weak global oil markets.
In…
Pakistan, China pledge stronger counter-terrorism, secure progress of CPEC
Pakistan & China - (Special Correspondent / Web Desk)- Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their firm stance against terrorism, committing to strengthen collaboration on counter-terrorism and security measures. Both countries also…
Pakistan boosts services exports to Kuwait by 40% in 2025
Islamabad - (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) - Pakistan’s services exports to Kuwait rose by 40 percent between January and November 2025, according to Pakistan’s embassy in the Gulf state, highlighting steadily strengthening economic…
Open Market Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 5 Jan 2025
KARACHI – Foreign exchange rates in open market shows stability in major global currencies on Monday, with US dollar, euro, British pound, UAE dirham and Saudi riyal trading at firm levels, according to currency dealers.
US Dollar was…
