The prevalence of tobacco use in Pakistan has reached alarming levels, with approximately 31 million adults, or about 19.7 percent of the adult population, currently consuming tobacco products.In a recent study titled “Raising Tobacco Tax Rates to Pro…
India’s foreign exchange reserves, declined by 6.05 billion U.S. dollars during the week, ended May 19, to 593.48 billion U.S. dollars, showed the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India.This situation came, after three consecutive weeks see…
Sales volume in the soft drink industry has experienced a substantial drop of up to 40 percent. This decline has been linked to the government’s decision to raise the Federal Excise Duty (FED) from 13 to 20 percent in a mini-budget implemented in Febr…
The SAIC-GM-Wuling Baojun Yep fully electric urban SUV will go on sale in China soon. The SUV’s specs and price range have been revealed ahead of its official launch.The two-door electric city car resembles Suzuki Jimny. However, it is 600 mm shorter …
The government has substantially reduced the prices of ghee by 69 rupees and edible oil and by 76 rupees per Kilogram, to protect the people from inflation.According to the Ministry of Finance, this relief will be provided to people through the Utilit…
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved a supplementary grant of Rs. 20 billion for parliamentarians for the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Program (SAP).Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq …
