Islamabad, October 29, 2024 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the weather forecast for Wednesday, October 30, 2024, indicating generally dry conditions across most of the country, with isolated areas expected to experience light rain, thunderstorms, and even light snowfall in high-altitude regions.
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Pakistan to Adjust Petroleum Prices for 1st Half of November 2024
Islamabad, October 29, 2024 — In response to shifting dynamics in global oil markets, Pakistan will adjust domestic petroleum prices for the first half of November 2024, with changes set to take effect on November 1. Despite a global downturn in oil prices, sources indicate that the country’s petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices will see a nominal increase, potentially rising by up to 78 paisa per liter.
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KP to Launch Digital Property Card for Online Land Record Access
Peshawar, October 28, 2024 – In a landmark move to enhance transparency and streamline access to land records, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, announced the launch of the electronic “Jaidad [immovable property] Card” on Monday.
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PMD Warns of Searing Heat in Karachi for October 29, 2024
Islamabad, October 28, 2024 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast warning of intense heat for Karachi on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. With temperatures expected to soar between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius, the coastal metropolis is bracing for an unseasonably scorching day.
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Traders Present Proposals to Overcome Pak-Afghan Trade Hurdles
In a bid to ease longstanding challenges in Pak-Afghan bilateral and transit trade, a delegation of traders, led by Fazal Moqeem Khan, President of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), met with Chief Collector Customs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Jamil Nasir, at the Model Customs House in Peshawar.
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Pakistan Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination from Oct 28
Islamabad, October 27, 2024 – In a renewed drive against polio, Pakistan will launch a nationwide polio vaccination campaign starting Monday, October 28, 2024, with the aim of protecting over 45 million children under the age of five.
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PMD Forecasts Prolonged Heatwave in Sindh for October 28
Islamabad, October 27, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that the hot and dry weather currently affecting Sindh will persist, with temperatures expected to remain high on Monday, October 28, 2024.
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Pakistan Aims to Launch Panda Bond in Chinese Market
Pakistan is exploring new avenues for financing by targeting the Chinese market for its inaugural Panda bond issuance. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed this intention during a recent meeting with China’s Vice Minister of Finance, Liao Min, on the sidelines of the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings in Washington.
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FBR Mandates Customs to Enforce Tribunal Orders with Rigor
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued stringent directives to customs officials, urging strict adherence to the rulings passed by appellate tribunals.
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PMD Forecasts Scorching Temperatures for Karachi on October 27
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted an unseasonably high-temperature spell for Karachi, expected to grip the metropolitan city on Sunday, October 27. According to PMD projections, residents of Karachi should brace themselves for temperatures soaring between 39 to 41 degrees Celsius, a marked departure from typical seasonal averages.
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