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Caretaker govt okays huge gas price hike

A flame burns on a gas stove. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Monday approved a massive increase in gas prices to add to the woes of inflation-hit masses who have been battling with soaring utility bills.The new…

Aug tax mop-up gives boost to govt finances

The Union government’s finances witnessed significant improvement in August after a stressful first four months of the current fiscal year. India’s gross tax revenue, comprising both direct and indirect taxes, for the first five months of…

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs8 per litre

Motorcyclists can be seen at a petrol pump in Multan, on July 19, 2023. — APPISLAMABAD: The caretaker government slashed the price of petrol by Rs8 per litre for the next 15 days, providing some relief to the inflation-burdened…