Islamabad, December 17, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed his satisfaction over Pakistan achieving a record current account surplus in November 2024.
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Islamabad Under Cold Grip and Temperatures to Stay at 0°C
Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, has been experiencing an intense cold spell over the past several days, with temperatures consistently dropping to 0°C. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), temperatures might even fall below this mark in the coming days.
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Aurangzeb Lauds Formal Sector for Bearing Tax Burden
Islamabad, December 16, 2024 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has commended the formal sector for shouldering the brunt of front-loaded tax measures introduced under the government’s economic stabilization program.
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Karachi Braces for 9°C Cold Spell
Karachi, December 16, 2024 – Karachi is set to experience chilly weather with temperatures dropping to as low as 9°C on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. This marks a significant dip as cold weather continues to grip Sindh and other parts of the country.
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Pakistan Revises Petroleum Prices for Final Fortnight of 2024
Islamabad, December 16, 2024 – Pakistan has announced a revision in petroleum prices for the final fortnight of the year 2024. According to a statement issued by the Finance Division, the price of petroleum-based petrol will remain unchanged at Rs252.10 per litre for the next two weeks. However, the government has reduced the prices of high-speed diesel (HSD), kerosene, and light diesel oil (LDO), providing some relief to consumers.
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Pakistan Weather Forecast for December 16, 2024
Islamabad, December 15, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released its detailed weather forecast for Monday, December 16, 2024, highlighting expected conditions across various regions.
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Cold Wave Grips Islamabad with Sub-Zero Temperatures
The persistent cold wave in Islamabad shows no signs of abating as the federal capital recorded minimum temperatures at or below zero degrees Celsius for the fifth consecutive day.
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APTMA Urges SBP to Cut Interest Rate to 10% for Revival
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called on the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to reduce the benchmark interest rate from the current 15% to 10%, emphasizing that such a move is crucial for revitalizing the economy.
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FBR Cracks Down on Tax Evasion in Sugar Mills
Islamabad – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its enforcement efforts to combat tax evasion in the sugar industry, launching a series of operations against non-compliant sugar mills in Punjab and Sindh.
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Ongoing Cold Wave in Pakistan to Subside Soon: PMD
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said that the ongoing cold wave in the country to subside soon. In its weather report, the PMD said continental air is dominating most parts of the country. A shallow westerly wave persists over the upper and western regions.
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