Islamabad, December 5, 2023 – Pakistan has intensified its call for increased taxes on tobacco products, aiming to discourage tobacco use and address the looming threats it poses to public health.
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Pakistan and Germany Sign Agreement to Enhance Power and Health Sectors
Islamabad, December 4, 2023 – Pakistan and Germany have joined hands to sign a pivotal agreement. This collaborative effort is poised to elevate both the power transmission infrastructure and healthcare services in Pakistan.
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Inch Closer to Free Trade Agreement
Islamabad, December 3, 2023 –Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have made substantial progress towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by reaching a consensus on investment modalities.
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U.S. Treasury Imposes Additional Sanctions on Entities Defying Russian Oil Price Cap
WASHINGTON — December 1, 2023 – The U.S. Department of the Treasury‘s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced additional sanctions targeting three entities and three vessels engaged in transporting Russian crude oil above the agreed-upon price cap set by the international coalition, known as the Price Cap Coalition.
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Cold and Dry Weather Forecast Across Pakistan for December 2: PMD Issues Advisory
Islamabad, December 1, 2023 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting cold and dry weather across most parts of the country on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
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Pakistan Announces Petroleum Price Reductions, Excluding Petrol, for Early December
Islamabad, November 30, 2023 – Pakistan has declared a reduction in petroleum prices, with the exception of petrol, for the first half of December 2023. The decision comes as part of the government’s effort to address economic considerations and provide relief to consumers.
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PMD Forecasts Thundershower and Snowfall for Kashmir on December 1
Islamabad, November 30, 2023 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a weather forecast on Thursday predicting thundershower and snowfall for Kashmir on December 1, 2023.
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Announcement of New Petroleum Prices for First Half of December 2023 Scheduled Today
Islamabad, November 30, 2023 – Pakistan is gearing up to reveal the petroleum prices for the first half of December 2023 today as part of its fortnightly revision of fuel costs.
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Islamabad High Court Grants Stay on Windfall Tax for Banks
Islamabad, November 30, 2023 – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a stay order on Wednesday, suspending the implementation of a one-off 40 percent tax recently imposed by the government on bank profits derived from foreign exchange transactions over the past two years.
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Thunderstorm Expected to Hit Islamabad on November 30: PMD Issues Weather Advisory
Islamabad, November 29, 2023 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting a thunderstorm in Islamabad on November 30, 2023.
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