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Civil society demands more tobacco-related taxes in budget 2023-2024

LAHORE: Health activists and civil society organizations have demanded of the government to increase taxes on cigarettes. Taxation is a key revenue source for any…

Currency exchange rates in Pakistan Today – May 20, 2023

KARACHI – The exchange rate of the one US Dollar against Pakistani Rupees in the local and open market was recorded at Rs 297.5 while…

Gold rate in Pakistan today – 20 May, 2023

KARACHI – The gold rate in the country for a single tola of 24-karat is being traded at Rs 233,500 here on Saturday, May 20,…

Govt urged to increase taxes on cigarettes

LAHORE – The government needs to increase taxes on non-essential items like cigarettes to make up for the budget deficit, urges Capital Calling, a network…

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Exporters anticipate 20% decline in mango crop this year

Fruit and vegetable exporters anticipate that this year’s mango production will decrease by 20% as a result of the negative effects of climate change. Although…

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These Pakistanis made it to Forbes 30 Under 30 list 2023

Forbes released its list of 30 Under 30 in 2023 on Thursday, and, amazingly, five Pakistanis have made it to the famous yearly list this…

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Govt replaces finance secretary weeks before announcing federal budget

Islamabad: Just weeks before the announcement of the federal budget for the fiscal year 2023-24, the federal government Thursday carried out a big shuffle in…

Currency exchange rates in Pakistan Today – May 19, 2023

KARACHI – The exchange rate of the one US Dollar against Pakistani Rupees in the local and open market was recorded at Rs 292 while…

Gold rate in Pakistan today – 19 May, 2023

KARACHI – The gold rate in the country for a single tola of 24-karat is being traded at Rs 232,100 here on Friday, May 19,…

American Business Council of Pakistan keen to boost FDI

ISLAMABAD – A delegation of the American Business Council of Pakistan (ABC) met with senior government officials to discuss ways to enhance engagement, encourage foreign…

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