The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday, after continuous warnings of rising Covid-19 cases across the country, made it compulsory for all citizens to wear a face mask when stepping out of their homes.
The directive comes a day after Pakistan's active c
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Decision comes on back of slow progress on govt’s $400m venture to reform taxes
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s risky $400 million venture to fix the ailing tax system meets the fate predicted by many before its inception, as the World Bank has downgraded the pr
October 28, 2020
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The highest numbers of companies — 812 — were registered in Islamabad, followed by 764 and 348 companies in Lahore and Karachi, respectively. Photo: File
ISLAMABAD: Entrepreneurship seems to be blooming in the country as the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP
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Independent Power Producers would pay Rs. 857 per MMBTU for all off-takes, while their minimum charges would be Rs. 28,898 per month.
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has notified revised gas sale prices for domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors, which would
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WhatsApp said that over 175 million people every day message a WhatsApp Business account. Photo: File
Cross-platform messaging application WhatsApp has now announced to charge business customers for some of the services it offers.
According to a statement issued by WhatsApp, t
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PAKISTAN has one of the most inefficient, cumbersome and unfair tax systems in the world. The emphasis of tax policy has mostly been on revenue collection through indirect taxes, which stunts economic growth, burdens businesses by adding to their operational costs, discourages compliance,
October 25, 2020
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Country has over 10,000 active coronavirus cases
A health worker takes a swab sample from a woman for a COVID-19. Pakistan has reported 12 deaths and 847 new cases in last twenty-four hours.
Rescued animals bring relief from isolation to nursing home residents
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October 24, 2020
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Minister says some circles were spreading ‘false information’ about abstention or negative voting
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October 24, 2020
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Spike comes after US plants halted production due to Covid-19
Prices of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) have soared to their highest level in Pakistan since 2014 as US plants halted production due to Covid-19.
PVC prices surged to $1,010 per ton in the backdrop of Covid-induced lockdown
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IT ministry official says such zones will facilitate foreign investors
ISLAMABAD:
Experts have stressed the need for data security and stringent cyber laws for greater facilitation in the field of e-commerce in Pakistan.
At a webinar organised by the Sustainable Develop
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Islamabad: Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Aamer Ali Ahmed has issued directives for the start of development work installed Sector E-12.
The CDA chairman has also directed the officers concerned to meet affected and address their grievances.
The chairman&#
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Labor leaders on Tuesday applauded expressed concerns over the non-implementation of the Sindh Home-Based Workers Act, 2018 despite the passage of two years since it was passed by the Sindh government.
They said while the Sindh government deserved praise for becoming the country
October 22, 2020
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Large cities have increasing mobility problems due to a large number of vehicles on the streets and roads, which results in traffic jams and thus a waste of time and money. An alternative to improve traffic is to prioritize the public transportation system.
The provincial capita
October 21, 2020
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Pakistan's major improvement has been in future resources measures, economic capability and resilience
(Karachi) Pakistan has been listed the 15th most powerful country in Asia on the Lowy Institute Asia Power Index with biggest gains in diplomatic influence, according to a rec
October 20, 2020
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Dawood was of the view that in the future, Income Tax and Sales Tax refunds will also be fully automated to create a hassle-free facilitative environment for the exporters.
Prime Minister's Advisor on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood has informed that the automated comput
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