Karachi – Members of the newly formed Salaried Class Alliance staged a protest in Karachi on Tuesday, July 22, 2024, denouncing the increased tax burden imposed on salaried individuals in the recently unveiled budget.
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Sindh Extends Summer Holidays Until Independence Day
The Sindh government has extended summer holidays for all schools in the province until August 15th. This extension, which applies to both public and private institutions, delays the start of the 2024/25 academic session by two weeks from the originally planned date of August 1st.
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Pakistan Reverses Passports Policy for Asylum Seekers Abroad
Islamabad, July 22, 2024 – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to discuss the welfare of overseas Pakistanis, deciding to reverse the recent policy suspending the issuance of passports to Pakistani nationals seeking asylum abroad.
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President Zardari Orders Action to Prevent Flooding in Karachi
Islamabad, July 22, 2024 – President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed the Sindh government to prioritize a comprehensive plan to prevent urban flooding in Karachi by adopting a sustainable, long-term strategy based on international best practices for managing sewage and stormwater.
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Government Unveils Petroleum Levy Collection Plan till FY27
Karachi, July 21, 2024 – The Pakistani government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy for the collection of petroleum levy, a crucial non-tax revenue source, with ambitious targets set through the fiscal year 2026-27.
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Tongwei Introduces Modules for Pakistan’s Solar Energy Market
Leading Chinese photovoltaic company Tongwei has made a notable entrance into the Pakistan market with its advanced TNC-G12/G12R solar modules.
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Sindh Announces Three New Routes for People’s Bus Service
The Sindh Transport Department has announced a significant expansion of the People’s Bus Service (PBS) in Karachi, Pakistan. This initiative aims to improve public transportation accessibility and connectivity for residents across the city, offering enhanced travel options through the introduction of new routes and extensions to existing services.
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Pakistan Railways Implements Fare Increase from Today
Starting today, July 19th, 2024, Pakistan Railways has implemented a strategic fare increase as part of its efforts to enhance service delivery and ensure the sustainability of the national railway network.
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Enhanced Security Ensured for Muharram, Commissioner Confirms
Commissioner Quetta, Hamza Shafqaat, has assured the public that extensive security arrangements have been established for the observance of Muharram, specifically on the 9th and 10th.
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Pakistan Raises Petroleum Prices for 2nd Half of July 2024
Islamabad, July 16, 2024 – The citizens of Pakistan are facing another increase in fuel costs as the government announced higher prices for petroleum products, effective July 16th. This hike is in response to the recent surge in global oil prices.
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