Author: Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

  • Next Two Weeks Critical for Dengue Cases, PMD Warns

    Next Two Weeks Critical for Dengue Cases, PMD Warns

    Islamabad, October 22, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a warning on Tuesday, highlighting that the next two weeks will be crucial for dengue cases across the country due to favorable atmospheric conditions. According to the PMD, while dengue cases are expected to decrease in November, the prevailing weather in the short term could contribute to a rise in infections.

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  • Kuwait Formally Accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

    Kuwait Formally Accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

    Kuwait has officially accepted the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, with Kuwait’s Ambassador to the WTO, Nasser Abdullah Al-Hayen, presenting the instrument of acceptance to WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on October 22, 2024. This acceptance brings the total number of WTO members that have formally ratified the agreement to 86.

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  • RTO Lahore Records 162% Surge in Tax Return Filings for 2024

    RTO Lahore Records 162% Surge in Tax Return Filings for 2024

    Lahore, October 22, 2024 – The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Lahore has recorded a remarkable 162% increase in income tax return filings for the tax year 2024.

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  • Hot and Dry Weather to Persist Across Pakistan: PMD

    Hot and Dry Weather to Persist Across Pakistan: PMD

    Islamabad, October 21, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh forecast predicting the continuation of hot and dry weather conditions across the country for the next 24 hours. With continental air prevailing over much of the region, citizens are urged to brace themselves for another day of arid conditions.

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  • Government Moves to Abolish Non-Filers Category: Aurangzeb

    Government Moves to Abolish Non-Filers Category: Aurangzeb

    Islamabad, October 21, 2024 – In a bold move aimed at streamlining tax compliance and broadening the tax net, Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb has announced that the government is drafting legislation to eliminate the category of non-filers from the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

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  • Pakistan Weather Outlook – October 20, 2024

    Pakistan Weather Outlook – October 20, 2024

    Islamabad, October 20, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its weather outlook for Sunday, October 20, 2024. The country is expected to experience mainly dry and hot weather across most regions as a result of prevailing continental air.

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  • Pakistan Weather Outlook – October 19, 2024

    Pakistan Weather Outlook – October 19, 2024

    Islamabad, October 19, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released its weather outlook for Saturday, indicating predominantly hot and dry conditions across the country. As the nation braces for another day of elevated temperatures, citizens are advised to take precautions to mitigate the effects of the heat.

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  • APTMA Criticizes FBR for Imposing Affidavit Requirement

    APTMA Criticizes FBR for Imposing Affidavit Requirement

    Kaan Arshad, Chairman of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), has vehemently criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for its recent mandate requiring textile mills to submit affidavits concerning the tax compliance of their buyers and sellers.

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  • Pakistan Weather Forecast – October 18, 2024

    Pakistan Weather Forecast – October 18, 2024

    Islamabad, October 18, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the weather forecast for Friday, October 18, 2024. According to the PMD, most parts of the country will experience dry weather today, with no significant changes expected across the regions. However, certain areas in the northern part of the country may see some light rainfall.

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  • Pakistan Braces for Hot and Dry Weather on October 18, 2024

    Pakistan Braces for Hot and Dry Weather on October 18, 2024

    Islamabad, October 17, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast predicting hot and dry weather across the country on Friday, October 18, 2024. Most regions will experience higher-than-usual temperatures, particularly in the plains, while a shallow westerly wave will bring some respite to the northern areas.

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