Islamabad, February 28, 2024 – In a bid to ensure prudent utilization of public funds, Pakistan has announced a series of austerity measures for the fiscal year 2023-24.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Braces for Heavy Rains from Feb 29
Islamabad, February 27, 2024 – The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa issued a comprehensive alert on Tuesday, warning residents and officials of the province to prepare for widespread heavy torrential rains, snowfall, windstorms, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms expected to hit the region from February 29 to March 2.
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NEPRA Approves Significant Increase in Electricity Tariff
Islamabad, February 26, 2024 – In a recent development, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has officially announced a National Average Uniform increase of Rs 7.0562 per unit in Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for Distribution Companies (DISCOs) for the month of January 2024.
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PMD Issues Flash Flooding Alert for Balochistan Amidst Rainfall
Islamabad, February 26, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a flash flooding alert for Balochistan on Monday following heavy rainfall.
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Thundershowers in Balochistan and KPK Forecasted for Feb 26
Islamabad, February 25, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast indicating the likelihood of thundershowers in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) on Monday, February 26, 2024.
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USC May Launch Ramadan Relief Package on March 4
The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) in Pakistan is gearing up to implement a significant relief package likely from March 4, 2024 for the holy month of Ramadan, aimed at providing much-needed relief to the lower-income segment of the country.
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Strong Weather System Enters Balochistan on February 25
Islamabad, February 24, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a statement, alerting the nation to a strong weather system set to enter Balochistan on Sunday, February 25, 2024, bringing substantial changes to the weather across the country.
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UAE Contributes $10 Million to Support WTO Initiatives
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering sustainable and inclusive global trade by contributing $10 million to three essential World Trade Organization (WTO) trust funds.
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FATF Advances Global Fight Against Illicit Finance
Paris: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the preeminent global body overseeing anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) efforts, concluded its fifth Plenary under the Singaporean presidency with significant strides in strengthening international frameworks.
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NDMA Issues Advisory as Thunderstorms Forecast Across Pakistan
Islamabad, February 23, 2024 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a crucial advisory to all provincial authorities in anticipation of thunderstorms forecasted across Pakistan.
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