Staff Report

High taxes and illicit trade of cigarettes affect tobacco farmers

LAHORE – Surge in the prices of locally manufactured cigarettes due to hefty increase in the federal excise duty has caused smokers to look towards…

Climate-smart interventions key to address water scarcity

LAHORE – Speakers at a workshop have stressed the need of ensuring judicious use of available water resources for overcoming water scarcity and conserving the…

Pak Suzuki demands PM not to impose new taxes on cars in budget 2023-24

LAHORE – Pak Suzuki Motor Company has requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif not to impose any new or increase existing duties in the forthcoming budget…

Canadian airline to operate direct flights between Toronto and Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore

LAHORE – A Canadian private airline has announced starting direct flights between Pakistan and Canada after completing the necessary formalities. Zara Airways will operate three…

NADRA upgrades biometric identification system by adding IRIS recognition

LAHORE – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has upgraded its Automated Biometric Identification System by adding IRIS recognition (eye scan) for identity verification…

Business community welcomes barter trade with Russia, Iran and Afghanistan

LAHORE – Business community has welcomed the government decision of allowing barter trade with Russia, Iran and Afghanistan. Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has…

Pakistan starts barter trade with Russia, Iran and Afghanistan

LAHORE – Pakistan has allowed barter trade of selected items with Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan in a bid to ease burden on fast depleting foreign…

State Bank extends deadline for redemption or encashment of withdrawn prize bonds

LAHORE – State Bank of Pakistan has extended the deadline for redemption or encashment of withdrawn bearer prize bonds of Rs7500, Rs15,000, Rs25,000, and Rs40,000…