HeadlinesNA committee voices concerns over potential impact on rural areas, leading to withdrawal of the proposal; FBR chairman terms property valuations more accurate than those used by DC
HeadlinesSix EU member states—France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Hungary, and Poland—raised concerns that Pakistan’s ethanol exports disrupted the EU market since 2022; suspension takes effect from June 20, 2025
HeadlinesPESCO report shows province lost Rs193.4 billion in 11 months, with Bannu facing the highest losses at 73.86%; Losses attributed to political interference, lack of cooperation from local authorities, and outdated infrastructure
HeadlinesInitiative aims to modernise transport facilities across the province with the introduction of electric buses and extensive charging infrastructure
HeadlinesPrice surged from govt-mandated Rs168/kg to Rs180-190/kg in major urban centres; PSMA highlights increased imported sugar prices, Karyana Merchant Association Punjab announces province-wide suspension of sugar sales
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HeadlinesNA Standing Committee on Finance allows 5% tax on pensions over Rs10 million; Amendments in the 7th Schedule of Income Tax also approved
HeadlinesCommittee directs KE to cease unscheduled load-shedding, particularly outages lasting more than 10 hours a day or those occurring during early morning hours
HeadlinesApproved projects include Construction of New Balochistan Assembly, Special Development Initiatives for Backwards Districts in Sindh, Installation of Weather Radar at Sukkur, Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project and Expansion of Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology; Three projects of Rs 47.439 billion recommended to ECNEC
HeadlinesPrices of 23 essential items increase, including LPG, potatoes, diesel, and sugar, while 8 items, including eggs and tomatoes, see a price drop
HeadlinesAICL to offload 16.25 million shares via off-market transactions to ensure ALIFE’s regulatory compliance
HeadlinesKey index stocks recover after Thursday’s slump; buying seen across major sectors