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In a recent report by ACE Money Transfer, a UK-based company, a startling revelation has come to light: illicit activities, including the black market trade and smuggling of United States Dollars (USD), are quietly siphoning off a staggering $23 billion from Pakistan’s economy every year. These clandestine operations, which encompass black market currency trade, oil smuggling, gold smuggling, and challenges …

In a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Pakistan’s economic outlook appears increasingly challenging as it stands out as an outlier in Asia. The report predicts that Pakistan will experience the highest inflation rate while having the fourth lowest economic growth rate among all 46 economies in the region. The Asia Development Outlook, the flagship publication of ADB, …

Introduction: The upcoming fortnight in June brings mixed news for fuel consumers in Pakistan. While the price of petrol is expected to decrease by Rs1.87 per litre, diesel might become costlier by Rs3.29 per litre. These adjustments in fuel prices, based on the rates of petroleum levy and general sales tax, will have implications for both individuals and industries relying …