Budget 2024-25, Pakistan to implement 18% Sales Tax on Staple Foods

18 percent sales tax on staple foods

Islamabad (Pakistan News Online) In a troubling development for the common man amidst rising inflation, it has been announced that a processed and packaged staple items such as flour, lentils, rice, sugar, and spices will be subjected to an 18% sales tax starting next month. Senator Saleem Mandviwalla chaired a Senate committee meeting where amendments … Read more

Disputes occurred in Islamabad and Okara cattle markets over price negotiations

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Islamabad (Pakistan News Online) In Islamabad’s cattle market, a dispute between a trader and a customer escalated when the customer opened fire, injuring two people. Meanwhile, in Okara, two individuals were injured in a brawl over price negotiations. Details reveal that the incident in Islamabad occurred within the jurisdiction of Thana Nilor, where a disagreement … Read more

Pakistani pilgrim gives birth to child during Hajj 2024

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Makkah (Pakistan News Online) Pakistani woman gave birth to a healthy baby during the Hajj rituals in the plains of Arafat. According to details, the first birth at Jabal Al-Rahmah Hospital in Arafat occurred today, where a Pakistani mother delivered her baby. Hospital sources confirmed that the baby, who was born a few hours ago, … Read more

Severing camel’s leg incident, governer announces to provide 2 camels to citizen

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Sanghar (Pakistan News Online) In the city of Sanghar, Sindh, a landlord severed the leg of a camel that had wandered into his field and then shared a video of the act on social media, causing widespread outrage among users. The authorities are now taking action against him. According to details, the Governor of Sindh … Read more

Babar Azam to Be Replaced by Shan Masood in Upcoming Test Series

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Lahore (Pakistan News Online) Following a poor performance as captain in the ICC T20 World Cup, reports suggest that the PCB has decided to keep Babar Azam away from captaincy for the upcoming 2-Test home series against Bangladesh. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, on the recommendation of a 7-member selection committee, had appointed Babar Azam as … Read more