Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to keep petroleum product prices unchanged for the next fortnight, opting instead to utilize the financial relief from declining international petrol prices to significantly reduce the power tariff for the masses.
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PMD Forecasts Dry Weather for Most Districts of Punjab
Islamabad, March 15, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted predominantly dry weather across most districts of Punjab on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
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IMF and Pakistan Advance Towards Staff-Level Agreement
Islamabad, Pakistan – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have made substantial progress in negotiations to reach a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) under the ongoing 37-month Extended Arrangement supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
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Sharp Cut Expected in Petrol Prices for 2nd Half of March 2025
ISLAMABAD, March 15, 2025 – Pakistan is set to witness a substantial decrease in petrol prices for the second half of March 2025, with the federal government expected to announce a significant reduction in petroleum product rates.
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PM Shehbaz Orders Immediate Release of Containers at Ports
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the immediate release of all containers stuck at ports and announced that port operations will now remain open on Sundays to facilitate trade and commerce.
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PM Shehbaz Confident of Resolving Rs 400 Billion Tax Cases
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed strong optimism regarding the resolution of pending tax cases worth Rs 400 billion, citing a recent Sindh High Court ruling that granted a significant relief of Rs 23 billion to the government. He emphasized that these legal victories would contribute to strengthening Pakistan’s financial stability.
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Punjab Cracks Down on Property Tax Defaulters
The Punjab Excise & Taxation Department has intensified its efforts to recover outstanding property taxes by launching a large-scale crackdown on defaulters.
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Pakistan Crypto Council Launched to Regulate Digital Assets
Islamabad, March 14, 2025 – The finance ministry on Friday officially launched the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), marking a pivotal step in the country’s commitment to regulating and integrating blockchain technology and digital assets into its financial ecosystem.
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PM Shehbaz Targets Sugar Hoarders to Ensure Fair Pricing
Islamabad, March 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed strict action against those hoarding sugar and creating an artificial shortage to manipulate prices.
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Shehbaz Directs New Investment Scheme for Economic Revival
Islamabad, March 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed authorities to introduce a well-structured scheme for long-term investment in Pakistan, emphasizing its critical role in economic growth.
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