As per details, broiler chicken has reached Rs490 per kg, while its meat is being sold at a whopping Rs800 per kg across Punjab including Rawalpindi. The authorities seem to be failing to control the increasing rate of the chicken. In May, chicken prices fell by Rs39 per kg in the retail market of Punjab’s […]
Brent futures rose $2.82, or 3.7%, to settle at $79.40 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $2.61, or 3.6%, to settle at $75.85. In the U.S., the world’s largest oil producer and consumer, Hurricane Milton barrelled across Florida, where about a quarter of fuel stations sold out of gasoline. The storm […]
The minister revealed that tax evasion in Pakistan stands at nearly Rs7,000 bln annually. He said steps are afoot to broaden the tax net and bring reforms to the tax system of Pakistan. The minister also announced the ‘war against tax evaders’ in Pakistan and admitted all the burden of taxes is being beard by […]
According to the report, the country’s poverty rate is expected to remain high, with 40.5% of the population living below the poverty line, despite the growth. The report mentioned several challenges facing Pakistan’s economy, including a high population growth rate, low tax revenue, and a struggling energy sector. The energy sector’s circular debt has increased […]
“On Thursday – October 10, 2024, Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) is initiating a 40-day refinery turnaround to carry out planned essential maintenance,” a spokesperson of the Pak-Arab Refinery Ltd (PARCO) said. The refinery will resume its operations by November 19, 2024, it added. PARCO has obtained prior approval from the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) […]
According to sources, the inactivity of eight airports across Pakistan including, Bannu, Dalbadin, Parachinar, Khuzdar, Rawlakot, Saidu Sharif, Sehwan Sharif, and Sibi, has led to significant financial losses for the Pakistan Airport Authority, with the cost of running into millions of rupees. Despite the suspension of flight operations, staff remains deployed at these airports, and […]
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting discussed matters of mutual interest and steps to strengthen cooperation in various sectors between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. COAS Asim Munir expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for Pakistan. The COAS highlighted that the visit of the Saudi […]
Around four in 10 Mexicans earn the minimum wage or less. The reform is meant to cement a floor for annual wage increases, although the previous administration of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador backed some of the highest wage increases in decades. His successor, President Claudia Sheinbaum, has promised annual minimum wage increases of about […]
The fund, created in collaboration with ARP Digital, exposes investors to Bitcoin while offering complete protection against probable losses—albeit with a maximum amount of gain that may be made. Co-founder of ARP Digital Abdulla Kanoo called the partnership with NBB “a game-changer” for the local market. By integrating ARP Digital’s proficiency in digital assets and […]
As per details, Nadir Shafi has been appointed the director general of the Civil Aviation Authority for three years. The Aviation Ministry has issued a notification of appointing Nadir Shafi Dar as DG Civil Aviation Authority permanently, Earlier, Dar was working as the acting DG of CAA. Dar is an expert in the field of […]
