Islamabad, July 5, 2024: In a move set to reshape Pakistan’s cross-border remittance and currency exchange landscape, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of certain assets of Wall Street Exchange Company (WSE) by UBL Currency Exchange (UCE).
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Petrol Pumps to Remain Open Despite Strike Call: Authorities
Islamabad, July 5, 2024: In a move to mitigate disruptions caused by a planned strike by the Pakistan Petroleum Dealer’s Association (PPDA), the Petroleum Division has taken steps to ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply across the country.
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PMD Forecasts Thundershowers for Multiple Regions on July 5
Islamabad, July 4, 2024 – The Pakistani Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting thundershowers across several parts of the country for Friday, July 5, 2024.
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Heavy Rains Forecast Flash Floods, Landslides Across Pakistan
Forecasted heavy rains are stirring concerns across Pakistan, as authorities brace for potential flash floods and landslides in various regions from July 7.
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Strong Monsoon Currents Enter Pakistan from Arabian Sea: PMD
Islamabad, July 3, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced on Wednesday that strong monsoon currents are expected to enter Pakistan today. These currents, originating from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, are anticipated to impact the upper parts of the country, bringing significant weather changes.
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PMD Issues Alert of Devastating Monsoon Rainfall till July 7
Islamabad, July 2, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert warning of massive monsoon rainfall expected across the country from July 2 to July 7.
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PRA Collects Record Rs 239 Billion in Tax Revenue
Lahore, July 1, 2024 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has achieved a significant milestone by collecting over Rs 239 billion in tax revenue during the Financial Year (FY) 2023-24.
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Intense Cloud Bursts Likely to Hit Pakistan: NDMA Issues Warning
Islamabad, July 1, 2024 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning indicating the likelihood of intense cloud bursts affecting various parts of Pakistan in the coming days.
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Aurangzeb Commends FBR for Surpassing FY24 Tax Target
Islamabad, July 1, 2024 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb praised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday for exceeding the tax collection target for the fiscal year 2023-24.
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Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Contracts to 23.4% in FY24
Pakistan’s average headline inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), contracted to 23.4% in the fiscal year 2023-24, a significant reduction from the previous fiscal year’s 29.2%, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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