Islamabad, December 7, 2024 – Karachi, the vibrant financial and commercial hub of Pakistan, is experiencing a significant dip in temperatures this December, adding a chill to its usually moderate winters. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reported that the temperature in Karachi is expected to drop as low as 12°C, bringing cold nights and marking a stark shift in the city’s weather.
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Pakistan Braces for Cold Wave Starting December 7, 2024
ISLAMABAD: A significant cold wave is set to grip Pakistan, bringing frosty conditions and sharp temperature drops starting today, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The cold snap is expected to impact most regions, with daytime temperatures plunging between 4°C and 7°C below normal across the country.
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PIA Set to Resume Flights to Europe After Four Years
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is poised to resume flights to Europe, marking its return to the region after a suspension of over four years. Starting January 10, 2025, the national carrier will operate twice-weekly flights between Islamabad and Paris on Boeing 777 aircraft. Ticket bookings will commence on December 7, 2024.
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PMD Forecasts Snowfall Over Hills of Pakistan
Islamabad, December 6, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting snowfall over the hills on Saturday, December 7, 2024, as a westerly wave is set to affect the upper parts of the country. According to PMD, cold and dry weather will dominate most regions, with cloudy conditions expected in the northern and higher altitude areas.
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Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Decreases by 0.34%
Islamabad, December 6, 2024 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday that weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.34% for the week ending December 5, 2024, compared to the previous week.
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PM Shehbaz Orders Strict Measures for Tax Collection
Islamabad, December 5, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Thursday, issued clear directives to relevant authorities to ensure swift and effective tax collection in Pakistan. He emphasized the need for implementing strict measures to enforce the country’s revenue collection strategy. This was part of his broader vision to strengthen the nation’s fiscal framework, which has been a key focus of his government.
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Weather Outlook for Pakistan: Very Cold in Northern Areas
Karachi, December 5, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather outlook for the next 24 hours, forecasting very cold conditions in northern Pakistan while the rest of the country is expected to remain cold and dry.
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NTC Reviews Agriculture, Property Taxation Strategies
Islamabad, December 4, 2024 – The National Tax Council (NTC) convened on Wednesday to explore measures aimed at boosting revenue through enhanced agricultural income and property taxation. The session, chaired by Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, underscored the importance of federal-provincial collaboration to achieve comprehensive tax reforms and improve compliance.
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Aurangzeb Pledges Solutions for American Business Council
Islamabad, December 4, 2024 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb assured the American Business Council (ABC) of the government’s commitment to addressing issues affecting their operations in Pakistan, reaffirming efforts to bolster foreign investment and economic ties with the United States.
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Pakistan Rebuffs Reports of Discounted Oil Deal with Russia
Islamabad, December 4, 2024 – Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik on Wednesday categorically denied reports suggesting that Pakistan and Russia had reached an agreement for the supply of discounted crude oil.
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