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Organization urges FBR to remove restriction barring individuals returning to Pakistan from entering correct opening wealth balance for tax year 2026
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Applicable for Oct. 24-26, latest revision under daily price fixation mechanism brings retail price of petrol to Rs. 377.71/liter, diesel to Rs. 393.66/liter
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Military’s media wing says the Army chief received a briefing on prevailing security situation at Corps Headquarters, Peshawar
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Bloomberg cites persistent inflationary pressures amidst Middle East conflict as strengthening case for tighter monetary policy
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Lender claims current exchange rate can be financed so long as remittances remain strong and does not reflect tradable sector’s competitiveness
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Maryam Nawaz seeks intensified anti-corruption campaign within police and seeks strict action against personnel involved
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Stressing this authority must be exercised strictly in accordance with the Constitution and the law, governor warns against any misuse of these powers
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Applicable for Oct. 23, latest revision under daily price fixation mechanism brings retail price of petrol to Rs. 377.71/liter, diesel to Rs. 391.75/liter
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In latest Pakistan development report, the World Bank Group has said macroeconomic stabilization provides opportunity for the country to achieve faster, sustained economic growth and job creation
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The Badr Memorandum of Understanding seeks to bolster military production, capabilities and technical cooperation of all signatory states
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Applicable for Oct. 22, revision under daily price fixation mechanism brings retail price of petrol to Rs. 379.31/liter, diesel to Rs. 390.11/liter
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Editorial: Extrajudicial killings may satisfy public anger, but they undermine the rule of law and expose the failure of a justice system meant to hold the guilty accountable
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P.M. Sharif vows to accelerate efforts to boost trade between the states, noting their longstanding ties
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New policy seeks to boost exports, outlining penalties for manufacturers who miss export targets for two consecutive years
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Details of agreement come to light for first time since it was signed in August after Turkiye submits draft to parliament for ratification
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Applicable for Oct. 21, latest revision under daily price fixation mechanism brings petrol price to Rs. 382.02/liter, diesel to Rs. 389.80/liter
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New mechanism uses seven-working-day average spread to determine maximum allowable margin, capped at $38/barrel
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Military’s media wing says Army chief expressed hope for stronger Pak-Saudi ties during tenure of new ambassador
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Separate bill seeking to grant privilege of official, blue passports to ex-lawmakers’ spouses, dependent children under 28 withdrawn on opposition from treasury benches
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Applicable for Oct. 20, latest revision under daily price fixation mechanism brings retail price of petrol to Rs. 381.14/liter and diesel to Rs. 389.27/liter
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