Islamabad, September 3, 2024 — In a resolute declaration on Tuesday, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb categorically affirmed that the government will not backtrack on the Tajir Dost Scheme, a key initiative aimed at integrating wholesalers, retailers, and distributors into the formal economy.
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Steel Sector Urges FBR for Swift Tax Exemption Action
Islamabad, September 3, 2024 – The steel industry has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to promptly implement the budgetary decision to exempt sales tax on the sale or supply of local scrap.
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FBR Considers Mini Budget to Plug Revenue Gap
Islamabad, September 3, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is exploring the possibility of implementing a mini budget to address a significant revenue shortfall by the end of the current month.
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Minister Assures No Plan to Close Utility Stores
Islamabad, September 2, 2024 – Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, assured on Monday that there is no plan under consideration to close the Utility Stores Corporation, dispelling rumors and concerns surrounding the future of the state-run retail chain.
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Pakistan Weather Report for Today September 2, 2024
Karachi, September 2, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a detailed weather report for Monday, September 2, 2024, highlighting significant weather patterns across the country.
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PM Shehbaz Expresses Satisfaction on Falling Inflation Rate
Islamabad, September 1, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction on Sunday over the significant decline in the country’s inflation rate, citing recent data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) that indicates a downward trend.
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Pakistan Weather Report Today September 1, 2024
Karachi, September 1, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the weather report for today, Sunday, September 1, 2024, providing updates on Cyclonic Storm “ASNA” and general weather conditions across the country.
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Pakistan Reduces Petrol Price by Just Rs 1.86 per Liter
Islamabad, August 31, 2024 – In a move that falls short of the anticipated significant reductions, Pakistan has cut the price of petrol by only Rs 1.86 per liter. This adjustment, which aligns with the recent downward trend in global oil markets, will come into effect from September 1.
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PMD Alerts Karachi Residents: Cyclone ASNA to Bring Floods
Islamabad, August 31, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a severe weather warning for Karachi and surrounding areas due to the impending impact of Cyclone ASNA. The department has forecasted significant rainfall and potential flooding over the next two days, urging residents to take precautionary measures.
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Finance Ministry Projects Inflation Easing; Outlook Improves
Karachi, August 30, 2024 – The Finance Ministry has projected a decline in Pakistan’s headline inflation, forecasting it to fall within the range of 9.5-10.5% for August 2024. This trend is expected to continue, with inflation anticipated to ease further to 9-10% by September 2024.
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