The government targets exports worth $100 billion in cooperation with the business sector – Trendy Blogger

The government targets exports worth 0 billion in cooperation with the business sector

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Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain urged the business community to target exports worth $100 billion over five years, exceeding the government’s target of $60 billion. He stressed the importance of cooperation between the government and the business sector to achieve economic renaissance and sustainable growth. Addressing the Lahore Chamber of Commerce … Read more

Tobacco farmers have been affected by delayed quota announcements and lower procurement targets – Trendy Blogger

Tobacco farmers have been affected by delayed quota announcements and lower procurement targets

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A two-month delay in announcing the annual tobacco procurement target has left farmers financially strapped, as national and multinational companies have reportedly cut procurement targets for next year. dawn. Industrial sources revealed that the total demand for purchases for the year 2025 decreased by 2.5 million kilograms, reaching 74.81 million kilograms, compared to 77.32 million … Read more

Court temporarily suspends additional 15% tax on banks that fail to meet lending targets – Trendy Blogger

Court temporarily suspends additional 15% tax on banks that fail to meet lending targets  

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has temporarily barred the government from collecting up to 15% additional taxes from banks that fail to meet private sector lending targets in 2024. Nearly a dozen banks have sought relief from the Islamabad High Court, protesting against the levy introduced in the 2025 federal budget. According to media reports, … Read more

Israel targets Hezbollah-run banks as US investigates alleged leak of Iran attack plan Trendy Blogger

Israel targets Hezbollah-run banks as US investigates alleged leak of Iran attack plan

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The White House said President Biden is “deeply concerned” about a possible leak of US intelligence about Israel’s plans for an attack on Iran. Meanwhile, Israel is increasing pressure on Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting the group’s financial network. Débora Patta reports.

Government targets Rs 8-10 per unit cut in power tariff, as five IPPs cancel contracts – Trendy Blogger

Government targets Rs 8-10 per unit cut in power tariff, as five IPPs cancel contracts

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Energy Minister Owais Leghari addresses a press conference in Islamabad, October 10, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo News Reducing electricity tariffs after talks with generating companies: Leghari. ISMO says it will enable consumers to buy electricity like stocks. “A program is designed to boost energy consumption in winter.” ISLAMABAD: The government aims to reduce tariffs … Read more