The Prime Minister of Pakistan has announced the launch of the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme (Phase-III), which aims to provide high-quality laptops to talented students in public sector universities and higher education institutions across the country.
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PM Sharif Directs Strict Measures to Combat Illegal Sale of Cigarettes
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during a meeting with a delegation from the Pakistan Tobacco Company, emphasized the immediate need to address the issue of illegal sales of cigarettes and tobacco products.
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Pakistan Slashes Petroleum Prices for First Half of June 2023
Pakistan has announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices for the first half of June 2023. The decision was made by Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and will come into effect on June 1 and remain in place until June 15.
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Hashoo Foundation’s Innovative Knowledge Strategy for Economic Recovery
Hashoo Foundation, in collaboration with the Government, organized a groundbreaking Round Table Dialogue aimed at addressing the challenges faced by Pakistan and devising an effective strategy for economic recovery.
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President Orders FBR to Apologize, Compensate for Mishandling of Imported Vehicles
President Dr Arif Alvi has taken decisive action in response to the mishandling of imported vehicles by the Customs Department, directing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to issue an apology and provide compensation to a citizen who faced significant financial losses.
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Petroleum prices may fall sharply in Pakistan for first fortnight of June 2023
Pakistan is poised to announce a significant reduction in petroleum prices for the first fortnight of June 2023. This anticipated decline is in response to the imminent arrival of Russian oil, which holds the promise of substantial cost savings compared to prevailing international market prices.
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Pakistan set to unveil new petroleum prices on May 31, 2023
Pakistan is set to make a significant announcement regarding new petroleum prices on May 31, 2023. These prices will be applicable for the first half of June 2023. The decision to unveil the prices comes in light of the imminent arrival of Russian oil, which holds the promise of offering substantial cost savings compared to the prices prevailing in the international market. Industry experts are eagerly anticipating a noteworthy reduction in petroleum prices during the initial fortnight of June 2023.
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Stakeholders unite at ICPD workshop to address Sindh’s population challenges
KARACHI: The Consultative Workshop on Voluntary National Survey and International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) was held on Thursday where key stakeholders from various sectors convened to assess the progress made in implementing the ICPD Programme of Action at the provincial level.
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Updated Petroleum Prices in Pakistan on May 25, 2023
Pakistan has announced the latest petroleum prices effective from May 25, 2023, providing temporary relief to the public struggling with escalating fuel costs. These prices will remain in effect until the end of the current month, following a government announcement made on May 15, 2023.
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Russian oil to reach Pakistan through Oman Port: Minister
In the coming days, the first shipment of Russian oil will reach Pakistan through small boats, with 100,000 tons of crude oil set to anchor at Oman Port by the end of the month, according to a Pakistani minister.
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