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‘Taxation reforms’ key to sustainable economy | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said the government is committed to economic reform in an effort to ensure sustainable economic development in the country. The minister spoke at the JP Morgan Seminar on Pakistan’s Economic Policy Outlook. Read more: Waterways revolution: a green, blue future economy He outlined three important reform areas of…
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Aurangzeb unveils economic plan | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, leading a Pakistani delegation at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank 2024 Spring Meetings in Washington DC, on Tuesday highlighted the country’s roadmap to address economic challenges and propel the economy toward sustainable growth. During an interactive session with the Atlantic Council’s Geo-Economics…
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KATI president urges reversal of POL hike | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Syed Johar Ali Qandhari, appealed to the government to rescind the recent hike in petroleum product prices, warning of dire consequences such as industrial closures, inflationary pressures, and a surge in unemployment if swift action is not taken. In a statement issued on…
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Consumers to get relief in electricity bills for May | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The consumers will get a Rs4.12 per unit reduction in their electricity bills for the month of May as compared to March. A petition has been submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for slashing fuel cost adjustment from Rs4.92 per unit to Rs2.94 per unit for May as compared to…
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IT experts push for digital solutions | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: Digital marketing has overshadowed conventional methods because the advantages of digital tools far outweigh the disadvantages. Digital marketing targets specific and eager customers. IT professionals and mentors, speaking to The Express Tribune, highlighted the stark contrast between conventional and digital marketing. Conventional marketing relied on huge funds for billboards, broadcast, TV, or radio…
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Petrol price goes up by Rs4.53 per litre | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] The federal government has increased price of petrol by Rs4.53 per litre effective from Monday in line with the fluctuation in global oil prices. Petrol will now be available at Rs293.94 per litre against its previous price of Rs289.41 per litre. Meanwhile, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has also been increased by Rs8.14.…
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Avoiding trade war amid global tension | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] KARACHI: Last week, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen embarked on her second official visit to China in less than a year, from April 4th to 9th. Her objective was to uphold Washington’s global dominance amidst the ongoing trade war between the two superpowers, particularly in light of the upcoming presidential elections later this year.…
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FBR plans to block mobile SIMs of tax evaders | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to block 500,000 mobile phone SIMs of tax evaders as the decision has been endorsed by its chairman. In this regard, the FBR has sent relevant rules to the officers concerned. According to sources, the FBR has identified two million tax evaders, but mobile service…
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World Bank to give Dasu project $1b | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The World Bank will provide a $1 billion loan for the 2,160 megawatts Dasu hydropower project—a crucial initiative aimed at integrating cheaper electricity into Pakistan’s energy mix and showcasing the nation’s resilience against adversaries. This marks the third major financing by the World Bank for the project, which has faced delays and endured…
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Research firm warns of threat from deepfakes | The Express Tribune
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[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Kaspersky research firm has found the availability of deepfake creation tools and services on darknet marketplaces. These services offer generative AI video creation for a variety of purposes, including fraud, blackmail, and stealing confidential data. According to estimates of Kaspersky experts, one minute of a deepfake video can be purchased for as little…
