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Petrol price hike: PDL increased to Rs60 per litre

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  • Petrol, diesel increased by Rs14.91, Rs18.44 per litre, respectively. 
  • Rs50 per litre levy is being charged on diesel. 
  • Govt can charge maximum of Rs60 PDL on POL products.

ISLAMABAD: In line with the agreement signed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the caretaker government has jacked up the petroleum development levy on petrol to the maximum limit of Rs60 per litre.

On Thursday, the Finance Division announced an increase in the price of petrol by Rs14.91 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs18.44 per litre.

The increase brings the price of petrol to Rs305.36 per litre and HSD to Rs311.84 per litre — the highest in the country’s history.

Pakistan has agreed to hike the PDL to Rs60 on petrol and diesel and the same was approved by the National Assembly through the Finance Bill 2023 in June.

According to sources, currently, the Rs50 per litre levy is being charged on diesel while on petrol it was increased by Rs5 in the latest review of POL prices.

The government can charge a maximum of Rs60 PDL on POL products under the IMF deal and the parliament’s approval is needed in case of further rise in this duty.

In its notification posted on X, the finance ministry stated that the increase in fuel prices was due to the “increasing trend of petroleum prices in the international market and exchange rate variations”.

On August 1, the government had raised the price of petrol by Rs19.95/litre and of high-speed diesel by Rs19.90 per litre. On August 16, the price of petrol and diesel were raised by Rs17.50 per litre and Rs20 per litre respectively.

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Issues Affecting Pakistan’s Textile Mills Industry: The Government Is Determined To Address Textile Industry Concerns: FM

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Muhammad Aurangzeb, minister of finance, has stated that the government is firmly committed to helping the textile industry in every way possible.
He made this pledge today in Islamabad during a meeting with the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association’s leadership.
In order to guarantee the long-term sustainability and future expansion of Pakistan’s industrial sector, the Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing important tax, energy, and funding challenges.
He welcomed the APTMA office-bearers and gave the delegation his word that the government is committed to resolving the issues facing the textile industry since it understands how important it is to Pakistan’s economy.
Muhammad Aurangzeb underlined that resolving the fundamental issues facing the sector is essential to establishing an atmosphere that is favorable for industrial expansion, promoting economic stability, and bolstering the country’s overall growth trajectory.

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As the MPC meeting draws closer, stocks rise.

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On the final working day of trading, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its optimistic trend.

After rising more than 900 points, the benchmark KSE-100 index stabilized around 114,684 points.

The forthcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on March 10 is allegedly connected to the bullish trend.

Recall that the KSE-100 index gained over 1,400 points on Thursday before closing at 113,713 points.

The greenback, on the other hand, dropped Rs0.07, from Rs279.82 to Rs279.75.

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FBR to Enhance Revenues: Enacts Significant Reforms, Attains Record Revenue Collection

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The Federal Board of Revenue has effectively executed significant reforms in the past year, enhancing tax administration, compliance, and digital transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The FBR implemented AI-driven risk identification algorithms to improve tax audits and introduced a customer relationship management dashboard for real-time compliance monitoring.
Moreover, AI-driven Customs Intelligence and digital invoicing systems have transformed tax collection and customs operations.
The implementation of faceless customs assessment has markedly diminished clearance waits, optimizing international trade.
The unified sales tax return has streamlined the tax filing procedure, while the continuous advancement of a tier-3 data center seeks to enhance data security and AI-driven surveillance.
To enhance transparency, the FBR digitized its litigation management system for faster dispute resolution.

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