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Billow Time Watch Co., Ltd. is an OEM and ODM watch manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China. The company was founded by four co-founders, Chen Fu Jun, Wang Jian and two others. It offers OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) services to clients worldwide. They manufacture watches
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified confusion surrounding a perceived 20.5% tax on cash sales over Rs 2 lakh, following widespread speculation after changes introduced in the Finance Act 2025. Officials confirmed that no direct tax has been imposed on large cash transactions. However, they explained that
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing to launch a pilot project for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with final steps underway to introduce legislation to regulate virtual assets, Governor Jameel Ahmad announced at the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, the
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Sugar prices have sharply increased across Pakistan, adding to public worries amid already high inflation levels. In many cities, retail prices have surged to between Rs185 and Rs200 per kilogram, straining household budgets and sparking frustration among consumers. Karachi witnessed an Rs8 increase in just one week, while in Peshawar,
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Daraz Pakistan is turning up the heat with its 7.7 Summer Sale, running from July 7 to July 16, featuring jaw-dropping discounts and lowest prices to be found anywhere in Pakistan, free delivery, and over Rs. 9 lacs worth of giveaways including TVs, e-bikes, ACs, washing machines,
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Economic Policy & Business Development (EPBD) a think tank, calls for fundamental restructuring of Pakistan's debt utilization, advocating that borrowed resources be diverted from unproductive consumption toward productive economic investment. EPBD maintains that Pakistan's Rs 7.2 trillion annual debt burden should finance growth-generating activities
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The Pakistani Rupee opened weaker in today’s currency market, as major international currencies including the US Dollar, Euro, and British Pound gained ground. According to updated exchange rates, the US Dollar maintained its dominance, with a buying rate of Rs285.3 and a selling rate of Rs286.5. The
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Gold prices in Pakistan saw a sharp decline for the second straight session on Monday, reflecting a global dip in the precious metals market. According to data released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs2,500, bringing
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The federal government has issued a notification approving a 7% increase in pensions for all retired employees, effective from 1 July 2025. This follows earlier notifications regarding salary increases and a 30% disparity allowance for serving government employees. According to the Finance Ministry’s notification, the President has approved the
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The Sindh government has officially raised the minimum wage across the province, with a new monthly base salary of Rs. 40,000 for unskilled workers. A notification issued this week outlined revised rates for various categories of labor, effective from July 1, 2025. According to the announcement, semi-skilled workers
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a drop in tax collections from electricity bills in the fiscal year 2024-25. According to official data, Rs. 490 billion were collected through Withholding Tax (WHT) and General Sales Tax (GST) via power bills, marking a decline from Rs. 600 billion
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Global food commodity prices saw a slight increase in June, mainly due to rising costs of meat, vegetable oils, and dairy products, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO's Food Price Index, which monitors monthly changes in international food commodity prices, averaged 128.