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The Ministry of Finance has revealed that over Rs 3 trillion have been collected in taxes from mobile phone users over the past five years, with Rs 3.38 trillion being the total revenue generated.
As of August 2024, Pakistan has 193.098 million cellular subscribers. In another alarming report, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics disclosed an 800% rise in gas prices within just four months.
Alongside this, the prices of food items such as sugar, palm oil, and soybean oil have surged by over 50%. The hike in electricity and gas prices, which is part of the IMF agreement, has been a key contributor to inflation, with gas tariffs increasing by up to 520% and electricity rates by 75%.
As of August 2024, Pakistan has 193.098 million cellular subscribers. In another alarming report, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics disclosed an 800% rise in gas prices within just four months.
Alongside this, the prices of food items such as sugar, palm oil, and soybean oil have surged by over 50%. The hike in electricity and gas prices, which is part of the IMF agreement, has been a key contributor to inflation, with gas tariffs increasing by up to 520% and electricity rates by 75%.
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