How much was 1 USD to PKR in 1947?| 1947-2022

After the fall of British Raj Britain, India emerged as two independent states; Pakistan as a Muslim majority state and India as a Hindu majority state. Initially, both nations used the pre-existing currency note and coins with a stamp of Pakistan’s government. Later on, the state bank of Pakistan issued new banknotes in 1948. However, the US dollar has a long history and...

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Overseas Pakistanis to pay tax on all their mobile phones

The Federal Board of Revenue has made a change in the personal baggage rules and as a result of that, overseas Pakistanis will now have to pay tax on every mobile phone they bring to the country. Yes, you guessed that right. This is applicable even on your first or personal mobile phone, which was supposed to be exempt from Customs duties previously. The only exception...

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Customs to charge people for carrying extra mobile phones to Pakistan

In a move that has kept the expats as well as Pakistanis, who frequently travel abroad on their toes, the government has started charging a significantly high duty on smartphones being brought to Pakistan. It is applicable to everyone from commercial importers to passengers travelling to Pakistan. All expats coming to Pakistan for New Year’s celebration or a Pakistani...

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Overseas Pakistanis must pay duty on extra mobile phones: Fawad Chaudhry

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry remarked that Pakistan should start owning its tax culture.  He clarified that overseas Pakistanis have not been stopped from carrying cellphones to the country. They will have to pay tax if they are carrying extra mobile phones, he wrote on Twitter. Do you have a smuggled phone? It won’t work in 2019 “We are importing mobile...

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Career: 8 tips to find a job in the UAE

We’ve all been in a job hunt situation where nothing seems to work; try these tips Writing this guide, while very useful to others, is also very personal to me. I have been right where you are and done all of the things you have – and it can be very frustrating and disappointing when you apply and register on every job site in existence (or so I think) but get no call-backs...

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How to Solve a Problem: 6 Quick and Powerful Tips

“The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny.” Albert Ellis “Problems are to the mind what exercise is to the muscles, they toughen and make strong.” Norman Vincent Peale “Every problem has a gift for you...

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30 Ways to Improve Your Mood When You’re Feeling Down

When I was eighteen, I got depressed and stayed depressed for a little over a year. For over a year, every single day was a battle with myself. For over a year, every single day felt heavy and pointless. I have since made tremendous progress by becoming more self-aware, practicing self-love, and noticing the infinite blessings and possibilities in my life, but I still...

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Bakra Eid – The Festival of Sacrifice

Bakrid is one of the most popular festivals celebrated by the Muslims all over the world where it is known as Eid-Al-Adha. It commemorates the sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who was ready to sacrifice his first born on God's command, and later sacrificed a sheep as per God's instructions. Animals like goat, sheep, cow or camel are sacrificed on this day. It is...

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The Key to a Successful Muslim Business Community

Historically, Muslims in Singapore are a community of traders and entrepreneurs. That was only natural as many are descendants of Indian and Arab Muslim traders who travelled to South East Asia seeking profit and business expansion. These traders integrated easily into the local business scene, which was already thriving due to the strong business culture of the local...

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Top 9 Utility Apps for Android Users

Nowadays Android is considered as the most mature platform for the smartphones and Android devices are not bound to being communication devices. With the enormous computational power and the immense number of applications accessible for the platform, many people utilize their Android cell phones as a device for estimation, calculation and to screen a huge number of things. That...

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Why Is My Boss Ignoring My Vacation Request?

New employee asks for time off well in advance, but the boss isn't happy about it... Workplace Referee is a new series designed to help employees and managers gain better insight into each other's points of view (POV).  Employee POV: I'm a new employee. I've been with the company for six months. I put in my request for vacation time with HR three...

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