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Customs seizes vehicle, smuggled goods worth Rs 79.5 mln
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Peshawar successfully intercepted and seized a ten-wheeler truck bearing registration number TKA-785, carrying a large consignment of smuggled goods. The total market value of the recovered contraband, including the seized vehicle, is estimated at Rs 79.5 million, said a news release here […]
NA body raises concerns over unjustified increase in school fee
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP):The standing committee of National Assembly (NA) on Federal Education and Professional Training on Tuesday criticized the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PIERA) over the unjustified increase in school fees and raised serious concerns about the fee appraisal mechanism linked to quality assessment. The meeting was held under the Convenorship of Dr […]
CM reviews development programmes, orders faster implementation
LAHORE, Jan 06 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that modern infrastructure, clean environment and efficient civic services are the foundation of a new and progressive Punjab. Chairing a meeting to review in detail progress of the Punjab Development Programme, Lahore Development Programme, Model Village Programme, functioning of Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHAs), […]
Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):The Rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 280.06 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 280.07. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]
Experts call for urgent action to address Pakistan’s housing needs
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):Experts at a seminar here on Wednesday stressed that sustainable urban planning, inclusive finance, corporate engagement, and stronger institutional coordination were critical to tackling Pakistan’s housing shortage and ensuring equitable access to decent housing for all. The policy seminar titled, “National Housing Policy: A Framework for Affordable, Inclusive, and Sustainable Shelter for […]
FBR holds awareness seminar at GCCI to promote tax compliance, accountability
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):Pursuing the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s vision to broaden the tax base, the Federal Board of Revenue held a seminar at the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) to inform the business community of key reforms and measures aimed at broadening the tax base, enhancing voluntary compliance, strengthening transparency and accountability […]
Shipping activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, Jan 07 (APP):Shipping activity was report at the port where six ships, Xpress Anglesey, GFS Giselle, Sarwat Gas, Stolt Argon, Gaslog Saratoga and Scorpio Honor carrying Container, Chemicals, LPG, LNG and Coal, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal, Sui Southern Gas Terminal, Pakistan Gas Port Terminal and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal […]
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Jan 07 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Wednesday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE (Inter Bank) […]
Aurangzeb meets Sajwani business delegation to explore collaboration in digital finance
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with Sajwani business delegation to explore potential collaboration in digital finance and emerging technologies. The delegation was led by Syed Zeeshan Shah, Chairman, One Group, said a news release. The meeting focused on emerging global trends in tokenisation, […]
Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Jan 07 (APP):Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Wednesday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.85 […]