Islamabad, March 11, 2024 – In a significant move to harness Pakistan’s untapped natural resources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Monday, highlighting the urgent need for undersea exploration to identify and utilize potential oil and gas reserves.
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State Bank of Pakistan Notifies Bank Timings for Ramadan 2024
Karachi, March 11, 2024 – As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially released the schedule for bank timings during this sacred period.
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Investment in Saving Certificates Drops by 12% in Pakistan
Karachi, March 11, 2024 – Pakistan has witnessed a substantial decline of 12 percent in investment in saving certificates during February 2024, compared to the same month a year ago, according to official statistics released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Fresh Petroleum Prices in Pakistan from March 10, 2024
Islamabad, March 10, 2024 – Pakistan has announced fresh prices of petroleum products from Sunday, March 10, 2024, which will remain applicable till March 15, 2024.
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Essential Items Register Sharp Price Hike Ahead of Ramadan
Karachi, March 9, 2024 – The prices of essential items in Pakistan have experienced a notable surge, raising concerns among the public as the holy month of Ramadan approaches, according to official statistics released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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SBP Declares Bank Holiday on 1st Ramadan for Zakat Deduction
Karachi, March 8, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Friday that it will observe a bank holiday on the 1st day of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1445 A.H., for the purpose of the annual Zakat deduction.
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FBR Issues SRO to Implement 25% Sales Tax on Motor Vehicles
Islamabad, March 8, 2024 – In a move to generate revenue and discourage the use of non-essential and luxury items, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has notified a 25 percent sales tax on motor vehicles.
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Workers’ Remittances into Pakistan Grow 13% in February 2024
Karachi, March 8, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a substantial 13 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in workers’ remittances to Pakistan in February 2024.
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SBP Witnesses $54 Million Decline in Weekly Forex Reserves
Karachi, March 7, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a notable decrease of $54 million in its weekly foreign exchange reserves, according to an official statement released on Thursday.
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Pakistan Announces Nisab of Zakat for Ramadan 2024
Karachi, March 7, 2024 – In preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan 2024, Pakistan has officially notified the Nisab of Zakat, outlining the criteria for the deduction of Zakat from bank accounts on the first day of the sacred month.
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