Edible oil

Exports increased 7.89%, imports declined 14.11% during July-January (2023-24)

Calls for reduced duty on crude palm oil, abolishing section 8B of Sales Tax Act

Flax a promising crop that can produce edible oil to meet Pakistan’s needs

Decision made to promote self-sufficiency at local level, boost exports

Finance minister also optimistic about lower prices of pol products in near future as crude oil price comes down

Ban 'totally unexpected' say India trade group, US urges cooperation rather than export bans

FBR decides to impose an additional sales tax of 5% to 17% on electricity and gas on customers not registered in ATL

PVMA writes letter to PM, finance minister informing them of the situation in advance

Farmers call for fixing minimum price, providing quality seeds to meet objective

Decision taken in a bid to stave off goods shortage in Ramazan

Cabinet puts off decision, asks FBR to come up with proposals at the time of budget

Government should encourage value addition, which will lead to lower consumer prices

Talking about water issue, he said that water scarcity was one of the major problems facing the country