9 h. ago Govt approves sugar import of upto 500,000 tonnes to maintain ‘affordable prices’

The federal government on Tuesday approved the import of half a million tonnes of sugar in a bid to maintain affordable prices of the commodity. On Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had emphasised the need for a coordinated policy approach to ensure market stability for essential commodities and food items. He […]

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20 h. ago Pakistan to import half a million tons of sugar amid price surge

The federal cabinet has given the final approval to import 500,000 tons of sugar to stabilize the market. The government sector will manage the import process, and all preparations are complete. The Ministry of Food Security confirmed that import operations will start without delay. The ministry explained that this move aims to keep sugar prices […]

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21 h. ago Federal cabinet approves import of 500,000 tonnes of sugar to stabilise prices

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the import of 500,000 tonnes of sugar in a bid to stabilise rising prices

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2 w. ago Govt to import 750,000 tonnes of sugar after exports trigger price hike

In a surprising U-turn, the government has decided to import 750,000 metric tonnes of sugar, just months after allowing exports of nearly the same quantity. This contradictory move has sparked public criticism as sugar prices in the local market have surged to Rs190 per kilogram. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced that 500,000 metric tonnes […]

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2 w. ago “Clubs are for the elite’s luxury”: Govt approves tax on major clubs, says FBR chief

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has approved a proposal to impose taxes on elite private clubs. The meeting took place under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla. FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial said that these clubs are built for the luxury of a few thousand people. He stressed that many of them own land […]

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2 w. ago Govt approves Rs36 billion uplift package for KP’s merged districts

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has approved a major development package worth Rs35.97 billion for the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), aiming to bring long-term progress and stability to the region. Approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the package is a key part of the government’s ongoing efforts to uplift areas that were once […]

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3 w. ago Punjab CM approves 10% raise in salaries, 7% in pensions of govt employees

CM convenes Punjab Cabinet for budget approval on June 13 before its presentation in Provincial Assembly LAHORE: A day after the announcement of the federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday approved a 10 percent raise in salaries and a seven percent raise in the pensions of the provincial […]

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