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Software Company CEO Stabbed To Death By Employee Over Non-Payment Of Salary In Karachi

A software engineer in Karachi has been arrested for the murder of his company’s CEO. The incident, reported earlier today, is believed to be a result of a dispute over unpaid salaries. According to police reports, the suspect, identified as Shoaib, allegedly stabbed CEO Naveed Khan with a sharp object during a heated argument at […]

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Man In Sindh Arrested For Burying Newborn Daughter Alive Due To Financial Hardship

A man in Naushahro Feroze, Pakistan, has been arrested for allegedly burying his 15-day-old daughter alive. The tragic incident, reported by a local news outlet, has sparked outrage across the country. Police identified the man as Tayyab, who reportedly confessed to the crime. According to police officials, Tayyab claimed he could not afford the medical […]

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Did You Know? Milk In Karachi Now Costs More Than In Paris, Australia & Other Countries

The cost of milk in Karachi has skyrocketed by over 20% following the implementation of a new tax, according to Bloomberg. This dramatic price increase has sparked concerns about affordability and potential health consequences. Previously exempt from taxation, packaged milk in Pakistan was subject to an 18% levy in the country’s recent budget. This change […]

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Source: CEOWORLD magazine
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Pakistan Has The Lowest Average Salary In The World: CEOWORLD Report

The latest report by CEOWORLD magazine has unearthed a staggering wage gap on a global scale, with Pakistan emerging at the bottom with the world’s lowest average salary. According to the report comparing gross average monthly wages across countries using current exchange rates, Pakistanis earn an average of $132 USD (PKR 36,736) per month. This […]

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Gwadar Free Zones Switch To Pakistani Rupees For Trade, Ditching USD

Companies operating within the Gwadar Free Zones can now conduct trade transactions with the rest of Pakistan in Pakistani rupees (PKR) according to the recently passed federal budget 2024-25. This shift from US dollars (USD) is expected to shield businesses from currency fluctuations. Previously, all trade between the Gwadar Free Zones considered a special economic […]

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Source: The Express Tribune
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Brain Drain: Alarming Increase In Highly Skilled Professionals Leaving Pakistan

Pakistan’s skilled workforce is migrating at an alarming rate, with a staggering 119% increase in highly skilled professionals leaving the country in 2023 compared to the previous year. Fueled by political and economic instability, this trend raises concerns about the nation’s long-term development prospects. While migration offers benefits like remittances and cultural exchange, the loss […]

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Pakistan’s Total Debt And Liabilities Surge To Record Rs.81 Trillion

Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities have reached an alarming new peak, raising concerns about the country’s fiscal health. According to data released recently, the national debt has ballooned to nearly Rs.81 trillion (approximately $467 billion USD). This staggering figure represents three-fourths of Pakistan’s entire economy and surpasses the limit set by the Fiscal Responsibility and […]

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Pakistan’s Local Brands Thrive Amid Boycott Of International Brands In Support Of Palestine

In response to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Pakistani consumers have taken a stand by boycotting international brands perceived to be financially supporting the situation. This movement has led to a surge in support for local businesses, with several companies introducing innovative products to cater to the needs of boycotting consumers. Gaza crisis? Pakistani brands […]

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Source: The Economic Times
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Announces Privatization Of All State-Owned Enterprises

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the decision to privatize all state-owned enterprises, with the exception of strategically important entities. This announcement came during a review meeting in Islamabad, where the Prime Minister emphasized that all enterprises, whether profitable or loss-making, will be privatized, excluding strategic state-owned enterprises. What’s the impact of privatization? During the […]

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Non-Filers To Pay Rs.90 Out Of Every Rs.100 Mobile Charge: FBR

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a significant increase in withholding tax for individuals who haven’t filed their income taxes. In a move aimed at boosting tax revenue and expanding the tax net, the FBR has raised the withholding tax from 2.5% to a substantial 90% on mobile phone recharges for non-filers. No […]

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