The Utility Stores Corporation spokesperson in his statement said a summary has been forwarded to the government for the PM relief package. The spokesperson also rejected the rumors of price hikes at the Utility Stores and added that the package is continuing as routine for the public and the beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support […]
According to the notification, the Federal Board of Revenue slapped 2% ADC on items subject to 0% duty. The ACD would be applicable at the rates of 2 percent; 4 percent; 6 percent and 7 percent on the import of goods as specified in the SRO 929(I)/2024. From July 1, 2024, the FBR has imposed […]
In a new interview with an Indian media outlet, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui opened up on facing colorism, not only in the industry but also from the audience, that now he has started to find himself unattractive too. “Pata nahi shakalo se humari nafrat kyun hai kuch logon ko. Kyunki shakal hi aisi hai – itne […]
According to the Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO), the regulatory duty has been increased on various items ranging from 5% to 55% under Finance Bill 2024, including Milk and cream (25%), Yogurt, butter, and nuts (20%), Natural honey (30%), Dates, figs, pineapples, and oranges (25%), Cherries (35%), Apples and lemons (45%), Corn (30%), Perfume and makeup […]
The price of an 80-kilogram flour bag has been hiked by Rs 1000 in the provincial capital. The price of a 20-kilogram bag has reached Rs 2000 after an increase of Rs 200 whereas the mixed flour bag has increased from Rs 1700 to Rs 1900. In Islamabad, the price of a 15-kilogram flour bag […]
This change marks a shift from a fixed tax rate to a value-based tax system, as outlined in the Finance Bill 2024-25. IMF says budget 2024 approval ‘not enough’ and demands Pakistan to ‘Do more’ Under the new tax regime introduced in budget 2024-25, the tax on vehicles is no longer a fixed amount but […]
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, who announced his retirement from the T20 format, after the team picked up the World Cup trophy on Saturday night, after an 11-year drought, turned to his Instagram handle a day later, to credit his wife, Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma for the victory. With a picture of the two, in a […]
The meeting was presided over by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division, according to a press release issued here. The meeting was attended by the Minister for Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik, Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Minister of State for Finance & Revenue Ali Pervez […]
In a recent appearance on a private TV channel’s morning show, Sarwat shared that while she did not experience postpartum depression after the births of her two sons and was unaware of the condition, she suffered from severe postpartum depression following her daughter’s birth. She recounted meeting her daughter four days after delivery, as both […]