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Punjab orders shops closure at 6pm over SOP violations
LAHORE: Amid rising coronavirus cases, the Government of Punjab has decided that shops across the province will close at 6pm.
The decision was made in light of frequent violations of the government-defined SOPs by businesses, the…
SBP maintains discount rate at 7 pct in new monetary policy
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan in its Monetary Policy for the next two months has decided to maintain the policy rate at seven percent.
At its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the central bank decided against…
Positive LSM trend a ray of hope for economic revival: FPCCI
Staff ReporterMian Anjum says Oct data to be critical to sustain production momentumLAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has said the positive growth in large-scale manufacturing (LSM) will help…
ICCI lauds CDA for starting development works in markets
Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) here on Saturday lauded Capital Development Authority (CDA) for initiating development work in several markets of the capital city.Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan,…
PM’s Kabul visit to help enhance bilateral trade: LCC
Bureau ReportLahore: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has hoped that historic visit of the Prime Minister Imran Khan to Afghanistan would prove a new milestone for the two neighboring countries besides setting new directions…
Weekly inflation surged by 0.024pc across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Weekly inflation for the combined group during the current week recorded an increase of 0.24 per cent, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
During this week, prices of 13 items were increased, 18 items…
KCR fare reduced to Rs30, notification issued
KARACHI: The fare for Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) train service has been reduced to Rs.30 from 50.
According to a notification issued by the Pakistan Railways, the fare for one-side has been fixed at Rs30. Furthermore, the passengers…
ECC approves supplementary grant to purchase COVID-19 vaccines:…
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a technical supplementary grant for the advance purchases of COVID-19 vaccines, citing sources.
The Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Abdul Hafeez Shaikh chaired a…
Airlines need another $80 billion in aid to survive: IATA
PARIS: Airlines will need $70-80 billion in aid to survive the coronavirus crisis, or another half again of the amount already received from governments, their global industry body warned.
“We are extremely grateful to them for having…
FBR notifies tax exemption for 61 items used in COVID-19 vaccines
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification for tax exemption on imports of 61 items used in the preparation of COVID-19 vaccines.
The federal cabinet had earlier given approval to exempt imports of 61 items…