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CPHGC assigned long-term AA rating

Karachi, January 07, 2020: China Power Hub Generation Company (Pvt.) Ltd (CPHGC) has been assigned a long-term AA rating by the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited. The 1320MW, USD 2 billion power project under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor developed in Lasbella, Balochistan has also been given a short-term A1+ rating and a stable outlook….

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KE asserts that recent tariff adjustment will not be entirely applicable on consumer bills

Karachi, January 03, 2020: Spokesperson K-Electric reiterates that different figures ranging from PKR 4 upwards being circulated in media circles as increase in consumer bills are misleading. According to the Spokesperson, “Some News Channels and Publications have quoted a figure of more than PKR 4 being increased in the end consumers’ monthly bills which is…

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Uber completes acquisition of Careem

Karachi, January 03, 2020: Uber (NYSE: UBER) today confirmed the official close of the previously announced acquisition of Careem for $3.1 billion. Careem Networks FZ-LLC has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber, preserving its brand. Careem co-founder and CEO Mudassir Sheikha will continue to lead the Careem business, which will report to a board made…

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Tax regime for non-residents simplified to encourage

Investment in long-term debt securities Karachi,  January 02, 2020: Amendments in the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 have been issued to simplify the tax regime for non-resident companies investing in debt instruments and Government securities. These amendments aim to deepen our capital markets, support availability of long term rupee financing sources, support competition in the local…

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