ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a 1% increase in the sales tax on tea, raising it from 17% to 18% on both locally produced and imported tea. This decision, made during a recent Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) meeting, aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to address fiscal challenges and expand revenue…
KARACHI, November 04 2024: In the meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to reduce the policy rate by 250 basis points to 15 per cent, effective from November 5, 2024. The Committee observed a faster-than-expected decline in inflation, reaching close to the medium-term target in October. The tight monetary policy stance has been pivotal…
KARACHI, November 04 2024: At the end of October 31, 2024, Pakistan’s cotton arrivals had significantly declined, dropping 37% year-over-year to 4.3 million bales, down from 6.8 million bales during the same period last year. This decline, which improved slightly from a 48% decrease noted earlier in the month, is primarily attributed to poor farmer…
Islamabad, November 01 2024: In a significant development for bilateral relations, a high-level meeting between Pakistani and Saudi ministers was convened in Riyadh to discuss and finalize a roadmap for increased investment between the two nations. The meeting focused on the implementation of existing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and the progression of agreements established during…
Karachi, November 1 2024: In a bold call to action, Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current monetary policy framework, urging a significant revision ahead of the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Sheikh highlighted that the prevailing policy rate…