The updated petroleum prices in Pakistan as of November 14, 2024, are as follows: Petrol at PKR 248.38 per liter, High-Speed Diesel (HSD) at PKR 255.14 per liter, Kerosene Oil at PKR 161.54 per liter, and Light Diesel Oil (LDO) at PKR 147.51 per liter.
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Nepra Takes Firm Stance on KE Compliance Failures
Islamabad, November 14, 2024 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued a show cause notice to K-Electric (KE) following repeated failures to comply with regulatory directives related to net-metering applications.
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First-Ever Direct Cargo Vessel Arrives in Bangladesh from Pakistan
Chittagong, November 13, 2024 – In a historic development, a direct cargo vessel from Karachi, Pakistan, docked at the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh, marking the establishment of the first-ever direct maritime link between the two neighboring countries. This pioneering route is anticipated to significantly enhance logistical efficiencies, streamline supply chains, and reduce transit times between Pakistan and Bangladesh, fostering closer trade ties in the region.
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Pakistan Set to Escalate Petroleum Prices from November 16
Islamabad, November 13, 2024 – Pakistan is preparing to implement another surge in petroleum prices, marking the second increase within November, as reported by official sources. This anticipated adjustment, effective from November 16, 2024, is driven by escalating premiums on petroleum products in the global market, which have significantly raised import costs and strained domestic resources.
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FBR Unveils ePayment 2.0 for Seamless Taxpayer Experience
Islamabad, November 13, 2024 – In a move towards modernizing Pakistan’s tax infrastructure, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) launched its latest digital innovation, ePayment 2.0, on Wednesday.
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Dense Fog Expected to Blanket Punjab on November 14: PMD
Islamabad, November 13, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that dense fog will drape much of Punjab in a soft, silvery veil on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
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PMD Issues Thunderstorm Alert for Upper Pakistan for Next 3 Days
Islamabad, November 13, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a thunderstorm alert for upper regions of the country, predicting rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall over the mountains for the next three days. This weather activity is expected to affect various areas from the evening of November 14 through the morning of November 16.
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ECC Greenlights Major Reforms for FBR Transformation
Islamabad, November 12, 2024 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved five critical proposals from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) as part of its Transformation Plan aimed at enhancing efficiency, revenue generation, and capacity building within the FBR.
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Pakistan Weather Forecast for November 13, 2024
Islamabad, November 12, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released its weather forecast for Wednesday, November 13, predicting mostly dry conditions across Pakistan with cold temperatures in the hilly regions.
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Smog to Blanket Punjab and KP Throughout November-December
Karachi, November 12, 2024 – A thick blanket of smog is expected to persist across urban centers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), including the bustling cities of Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Peshawar, Mardan, and Nowshera, throughout November and December. The toxic haze, driven by high humidity, low wind speeds, and elevated atmospheric pressure, poses a serious threat to public health, and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a cautionary advisory urging the public to take necessary precautions.
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