Islamabad, September 7, 2024 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of Rs 1.75 per unit in power tariffs for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24. This adjustment, made under NEPRA’s quarterly adjustment mechanism, will be recovered during the billing months of September, October, and November.
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Pakistan Declares Sep 17 as Public Holiday for Eid Milad un Nabi
Islamabad, September 6, 2024 – Pakistan has officially declared Tuesday, September 17, as a public holiday to celebrate Eid Milad un Nabi, the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The announcement was made through an official notification on Friday, stating that the country will commemorate the 12th of Rabi ul Awal in the Islamic year 1446 Hijri.
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Punjab Notifies Minimum Wage of Rs 37,000 per Month
Lahore, September 6, 2024 – The Punjab government on Friday officially announced an increase in the minimum wage for laborers, setting it at Rs 37,000 per month. The new wage structure will be implemented retroactively, effective from July 1, 2024.
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Drizzle Expected in Sindh Coastal Areas Next 24 Hours: PMD
Karachi, September 6, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted a chance of drizzle in the coastal areas of Sindh over the next 24 hours, with conditions likely to remain partly cloudy during nighttime.
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Google to Further Expand Investment Footprint in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, September 5, 2024 – Google has announced its decision to further expand its investment footprint in Pakistan, with a focus on supporting the government’s initiatives aimed at youth skills development and digital transformation.
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Hot and Dry Conditions Forecast for Much of Pakistan
Islamabad, September 5, 2024 – Hot and dry weather is expected to prevail across most parts of Pakistan on Friday, September 6, 2024, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
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Information Ministry Dispels Rumors of September 6 Public Holiday
Islamabad, September 5, 2024 – The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has officially denied rumors that Defence Day on September 6 would be observed as a public holiday. The Ministry’s statement, released on Wednesday, clarified that a notification circulating on social media claiming the holiday is entirely false.
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Aurangzeb Attracts Foreign Investors to Explore Opportunities
Islamabad, September 4, 2024 – In a bid to bolster foreign investments in Pakistan, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a strategic meeting with a delegation of international investors. The delegation, led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of J.P. Morgan Pakistan, Amin Mohammad Khowaja, aimed to explore fixed-income investment opportunities in the country’s burgeoning economy.
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PMD Predicts Thundershowers in Hilly Areas
Islamabad, September 4, 2024: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting thundershowers in various hilly regions of the country on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
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FBR, Traders Clash Over Tax Valuation Tables in Key Talks
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated crucial discussions with traders to address concerns surrounding the advance tax under the Tajir Dost Scheme.
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