Tag: income
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Rubina Ashraf is better at saving money than we are
Rubina Ashraf is not just one of the most talented actresses to have ever graced Pakistani silver screens but also one of the smartest.The veteran star has revealed her financial acumen in a recent interview and all we can say is, she is so much better at saving than we are. ‘Hasna Mana Hai’ host…
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Majority of Pakistanis can’t make ends meet on current income, survey finds
In a recent consumer-based study conducted by Pulse Consultant in Pakistan, concerning findings have emerged regarding the financial state of individuals across the country. The study, which encompassed 1,180+ respondents from the top 10 cities of Pakistan, aimed to understand the ability of individuals to meet their monthly expenses in relation to their current income.…
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Journalist who was allegedly involved in Gen Bajwa’s tax data leak returns home
Senior investigative journalist Shahid Aslam took to Twitter to announce his release from the custody of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for his alleged part in leaking the personal tax data of former army chief General (retired) Qamar Javed Bajwa. In a series of tweets, he thanked his colleagues within the media community. He said,…
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Punjab’s ePay system collects over Rs90 billion tax revenue through 17 million transactions
Since its launch in October 2019, e-Pay Punjab, an online payment solution developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the Punjab Finance Department, has collected over Rs90 billion in tax revenue through 17 million transactions. As per details released by the PITB on Friday, e-Pay Punjab has collected a total of Rs57 billion…
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Coming budget 22-23 will improve Pakistan’s IT sector
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the importance of drafting an economic strategy during the day-long Pre-Budget Business Conference on Tuesday, stating that all stakeholders should work together to develop a framework for attaining economic growth. During his speech, the PM stressed the importance of financial management in order to boost exports and agricultural yields.…
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Labourers demand increase in monthly wages, pensions
On May 15, the provincial president of the Muttahida Labour Federation (MLF) in Peshawar, Muhammad Iqbal stated that the current price hikes had made life difficult for poor workers but the government had remained silent. He remarked that the provincial and federal governments should enhance monthly wages and the Employees’ Old-Age Benefit Institution pension in…
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PTI ministers asked to justify rapid wealth growth
Official documents revealed that several members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-federal Insaf’s cabinet enjoyed gains in their fortunes during their term in parliament and as ministers, despite being elected on pledges of fighting corruption. According to SAMAA TV, Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad, Omar Ayub Khan, Azam Khan Swati, Khusro Bakhtiar, Faisal Vawda, Shafqat Mehmood, Fehmida…