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  • Petroleum Sales Witness 8% Decline in August 2023

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    Karachi, September 2, 2023 – Pakistan’s total petroleum sales for August 2023 reached 1.41 million tons, marking an 8 percent year-on-year (YoY) decline.

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  • Petroleum Prices in Pakistan Hit All-Time High

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    Karachi, September 1, 2023 – Pakistan is currently facing an unprecedented challenge as petroleum prices soar to all-time highs, marking a significant economic concern for its citizens and policymakers alike. On August 31, 2023, the caretaker government announced a substantial hike in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), sending shockwaves throughout the country.

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  • Pakistan Increases Petrol to Rs 305.36 Per Liter and Diesel 313.84 from Sept 1

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    Islamabad, August 31, 2023: Pakistan has made an announcement on Thursday regarding a substantial increase in petroleum prices, set to take effect from September 1, 2023. In its bi-weekly review, the government has adjusted the petrol rate to Rs 305.36 per liter and raised the diesel price to Rs 313.84 per liter.

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  • Pakistan Announces Petroleum Prices for First Half of September 2023

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    On August 31, 2023, Pakistan is scheduled to announce petroleum prices for first half of September 2023. The anticipated price hike, set to take effect from September 1, 2023, is a direct response to the alarming depreciation of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) against the US dollar.

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  • Chinese Company Warns to Stop Work at Thar Coal Mines Over Non-Payment

    Karachi, August 30, 2023 – The China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) has issued a stern warning, indicating its intention to halt work at the Thar coal mines if outstanding payments are not cleared by September 10, 2023.

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  • Petroleum Levy Soars to Record High Under PDM Government, Amidst Economic Challenges

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    In a recent revelation by Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance, the previous government, led by the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), which comprised several prominent political parties, has left the nation grappling with a staggering burden of Rs 452 billion due to the imposition of a petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2022-23. This unprecedented financial load…

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  • Petroleum Prices in Pakistan – Petrol and Diesel rates on August 30

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    Islamabad, August 30, 2023 – Pakistan has announced new prices for petroleum products, effective from August 30, 2023, which have witnessed a significant increase.

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  • Pakistan Poised for Possible Petroleum Price Hike Amid Rupee Depreciation

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    Karachi, August 28, 2023 – Pakistan is expected to announce an increase in petroleum prices for the first half of September 2023 during its scheduled announcement on August 31.

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  • Pakistan Unveils New Withholding Tax Rates on Electricity Bills

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    Karachi, August 27, 2023 – In a bid to streamline its tax system and encourage responsible energy consumption, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan has unveiled revised withholding tax rates on electricity bills for the fiscal year 2023-24.

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  • Inevitable Petroleum Price Hike Looms for Pakistan in Early September 2023

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    Karachi, August 26, 2023 – Pakistan is on the brink of implementing a second round of price increases for petroleum products in the first half of September 2023.

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