Islamabad, December 26, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cold weather across the country, including Islamabad, for Friday, December 27, 2024. The capital city, Islamabad, is expected to experience cold and partly cloudy conditions with light rain or drizzle during the evening and night. Very cold weather, with isolated frost and fog in patches, is likely to occur during the morning hours.
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Saudi Airlines to Facilitate 35,000 Pakistani Hajj Pilgrims
Islamabad, December 26, 2024 – Saudi Airlines has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Religious Affairs to facilitate the travel of 35,000 Pakistani government Hajj pilgrims for the upcoming pilgrimage season.
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FBR Uncovers 190,000 Tax Evaders, Rs 60 Bn at Risk: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, December 26, 2024 – Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb revealed on Thursday that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) had identified approximately 190,000 individuals who have evaded taxes totaling around Rs 60 billion. This was part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve tax compliance and expand the tax base through digitization and data analytics.
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Islamabad to Receive Light Rain Amid Chill Weather
Islamabad, December 26, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted light rain for Islamabad on Friday, December 27, 2024, as chilly weather continues to grip the region. The forecast indicates cold and cloudy conditions with a chance of drizzle in Islamabad and its surroundings.
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Citizens Face Tax Penalty on Non-Banking Property Deals
Citizens involved in property transactions outside the banking system are now facing a tax penalty, according to tax experts. This development follows heightened taxation measures on buying and selling immovable properties and an increase in property valuation rates by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Morning Frost and Chilly Weather Hit Islamabad Hard
Islamabad, December 25, 2024 – Islamabad, the vibrant capital city of Pakistan, is gearing up for frosty mornings as chilly weather conditions prevail. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the city is likely to experience cold and dry weather with the possibility of morning frost on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
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Pakistan Condoles Loss of Lives in Azerbaijan Plane Crash
Islamabad, December 25, 2024 – Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in a plane crash involving an Azerbaijan airline near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The unfortunate incident has left the people of Azerbaijan and Pakistan united in grief.
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Islamabad to Experience Respite from Cold Wave
Islamabad, December 25, 2024 – Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, is expected to witness some relief from the ongoing cold wave, with temperatures projected to range between 1°C and 3°C. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted cold and dry conditions for Islamabad and its surroundings, with particularly cold nights ahead.
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December Headline Inflation Set to Slow to 4.1%
KARACHI: Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is projected to decline to 4.1% in December 2024, marking the lowest level in over six years, according to financial analysts. This significant reduction reflects a promising trend in the country’s economic indicators.
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Citizens Reluctant to Engage with Tax Authorities: Aurangzeb
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted a growing sentiment among citizens, who are willing to pay higher taxes but are reluctant to interact with tax authorities.
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