The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast for August 3, 2023, indicating that the country will experience hot and humid conditions in most areas.
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Amjad Zubair Tiwana Appointed as New FBR Chairman
Islamabad, August 2, 2023 – The federal government has made a significant appointment by selecting Amjad Zubair Tiwana as the new Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the apex tax agency in Pakistan. This decision was conveyed through an official notification issued by the Establishment Division.
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Pakistan and Barrick Gold Seal Historic Agreement for Reko Diq Project Earnings in PKR
Islamabad, August 2, 2023 – In a significant development for the Reko Diq project, Pakistan and the Barrick Gold Corporation have reached an agreement to pay the government’s share in Pakistani rupees (PKR) for the investment in the project.
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Monsoon Rains Predicted to Continue in Upper Parts of Pakistan from August 2
Islamabad, August 2, 2023 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory indicating that the upper parts of the country will experience more monsoon rains from August 2, 2023.
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PM Sharif Defends Massive Hike in Petroleum Prices
Islamabad, August 1, 2023: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the surge in the international market compelled the government to raise petroleum prices with a heavy heart.
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New Tax Measures Boost Revenue: FBR Surpasses July Collection Target
Islamabad, August 1, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved remarkable success by surpassing the revenue collection target for July 2023, thanks to the implementation of new tax measures that came into effect at the beginning of the month.
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Inflation Spikes: Pakistan Grapples with 28.3% Surge in July
Islamabad, August 1, 2023 – The headline inflation in Pakistan witnessed a significant increase, reaching 28.3 percent in July 2023, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-on-year comparison.
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Pakistan Shockingly Increases Petroleum Prices from August 1, 2023
Islamabad, August 1, 2023 – Pakistan has dealt a blow to its citizens by unexpectedly raising petroleum prices as of today. The Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar, announced an immediate increase in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 19.95 and Rs 19.90 per liter, respectively.
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Car Insurance Coverage in Pakistan at Just 3%: SECP Study Exposes Low Protection
Islamabad, August 1, 2023 – Car insurance coverage in Pakistan is shockingly low at a mere three percent, lagging far behind other major regional economies, according to a recent study conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
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Pakistan and China Celebrate Completion of 10 Years of CPEC, Pledge Continued Cooperation
Islamabad, August 1, 2023 – A special ceremony was held on Monday, July 31, 2023, in Islamabad to mark the momentous occasion of the completion of the first decade of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). High-level leadership from both Pakistan and China graced the event, demonstrating the significance of this milestone in bilateral cooperation.
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