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The investigation will examine whether a collusion between poultry companies and the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) led to the unusual rise in prices. ─ AFP/File ISLAMABAD: With prices of chicken meat surging to a new high, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is considering the launch of an investigation against the poultry sector. The investigation will examine whether a collusion between poultry companies and the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) led to the unusual rise in prices. Informed sources told Dawn that senior officials of the Competition Commission held consultations online after receiving a large number of complaints about the consistent rise in prices of chicken and eggs. They took a decision, in principle, to initiate a probe against the poultry sector. ....
In this 2019 file photo, Reza Baqir, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), takes a question from a reporter (not pictured) during a news conference at the head office in Karachi. Reuters/File KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr Reza Baqir has suggested formation of working groups to address specific issues related to taxation in digital financial services, integration of government agencies with Raast instant payment system and the availability of seamless internet connectivity across the country. He said this while chairing the fourth meeting of stakeholders on the digital financial ecosystem on Wednesday. A statement issued by the central bank said that the goal of these meetings was to accelerate the agenda on promoting digital financial services in Pakistan and support coordination in cross-cutting issues. ....
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The company running the TikTok app said in a statement the app was maintaining a safe and positive in-app environment. AFP/File ISLAMABAD / PESHAWAR: As the Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) on Thursday directed internet service providers to immediately block access to TikTok, the short video sharing entertainment app has become inaccessible in the country. The PTA said in a statement: “In respectful compliance to the orders of the Peshawar High Court, PTA has issued directions to the service providers to immediately block access to the TikTok App.” The company running the TikTok app said in a statement the app was maintaining a safe and positive in-app environment. ....