Islamabad – In a pivotal address on Wednesday, Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb underscored the urgent need for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to integrate social protection mechanisms into its lending frameworks, particularly for economically vulnerable nations.
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Pakistan Weather Outlook for October 24, 2024
Islamabad, October 23, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its weather forecast for Thursday, October 24, 2024, predicting primarily dry conditions across most regions of the country. However, certain northern areas can expect rain and thunderstorms, providing some relief to these regions.
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Justice Yahya Afridi Nominated as New Chief Justice of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Special Parliamentary Committee has officially nominated Justice Yahya Afridi as the new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), succeeding the outgoing CJP, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who is set to retire on October 25. Justice Afridi’s nomination comes after extensive deliberations within the parliamentary panel, formed to select the next CJP from among the three most senior judges of the Supreme Court.
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PMD Forecasts Thunderstorms in Upper Regions on October 23
Islamabad, October 22, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted thunderstorms in isolated areas of the upper parts of the country on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. According to the PMD, while most regions will experience dry weather, certain areas in the north are expected to see rain, wind, and thunderstorms.
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Next Two Weeks Critical for Dengue Cases, PMD Warns
Islamabad, October 22, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a warning on Tuesday, highlighting that the next two weeks will be crucial for dengue cases across the country due to favorable atmospheric conditions. According to the PMD, while dengue cases are expected to decrease in November, the prevailing weather in the short term could contribute to a rise in infections.
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Kuwait Formally Accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Kuwait has officially accepted the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, with Kuwait’s Ambassador to the WTO, Nasser Abdullah Al-Hayen, presenting the instrument of acceptance to WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on October 22, 2024. This acceptance brings the total number of WTO members that have formally ratified the agreement to 86.
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RTO Lahore Records 162% Surge in Tax Return Filings for 2024
Lahore, October 22, 2024 – The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Lahore has recorded a remarkable 162% increase in income tax return filings for the tax year 2024.
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Hot and Dry Weather to Persist Across Pakistan: PMD
Islamabad, October 21, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh forecast predicting the continuation of hot and dry weather conditions across the country for the next 24 hours. With continental air prevailing over much of the region, citizens are urged to brace themselves for another day of arid conditions.
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Government Moves to Abolish Non-Filers Category: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, October 21, 2024 – In a bold move aimed at streamlining tax compliance and broadening the tax net, Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb has announced that the government is drafting legislation to eliminate the category of non-filers from the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Pakistan Weather Outlook – October 20, 2024
Islamabad, October 20, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its weather outlook for Sunday, October 20, 2024. The country is expected to experience mainly dry and hot weather across most regions as a result of prevailing continental air.
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