Islamabad, February 3, 2025 – In a promising development for Pakistan’s economy, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has suggested that the country’s policy interest rate could be reduced to a single-digit figure in the near future.
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Saudi Arabia to provide $1.2bn oil on deferred payment to Pakistan
Islamabad, February 3, 2025 – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to import oil worth $1.2 billion on deferred payment terms, marking a crucial step in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations.
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Punjab districts to experience thunderstorms in coming hours
Islamabad, February 3, 2025 – Several districts of Punjab province are expected to experience thunderstorms on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, as per the latest forecast by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
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Pakistan introduces policy for issuance of commemorative coins
Islamabad, February 2, 2025 – The Ministry of Finance has officially released policy guidelines for the issuance of commemorative coins in Pakistan, aiming to bring structure and consistency to the process.
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Punjab weather: fog to persist in many districts
Islamabad, February 2, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted shallow to moderate fog in many districts of Punjab over the next 24 hours.
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Government to announce tax package for property transactions
Islamabad – February 2, 2025 – The government is preparing to announce a comprehensive tax package aimed at boosting property transactions, following recommendations from a special task force constituted by the prime minister.
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Islamabad residents to begin week with cold but sunny weather
Islamabad – February 2, 2025 – Residents of Islamabad will kick off the new week with crisp, sunny weather on Monday, February 3, 2025, as temperatures remain low but skies stay clear.
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Consumers to receive long-awaited electricity tariff relief
Islamabad – Consumers in Pakistan are poised to receive substantial relief as electricity tariffs are set to decline in the coming months.
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SECP records highest-ever monthly company incorporation
Islamabad, February 1, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has set a historic record by incorporating a total of 3,442 companies in January 2025, marking the highest-ever number of new company registrations in a single month.
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FBR falls short of January tax collection target by Rs 85 billion
Islamabad, February 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has missed its tax collection target for January 2025, falling short by Rs 85 billion. The total tax revenue collected by the FBR for the month amounted to Rs 872 billion, which was significantly below the target of Rs 957 billion.
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