Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed his economic team to focus on relief measures and economic stability in the upcoming budget 2023-2024.
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Citizens Health Initiative highlights threat of illegal cigarette sales, calls for action
Karachi, May 23, 2023 – Citizens Health Initiative (CHI), a public health organization, has responded to the misleading campaign by anti-tobacco organizations that undermines the volume and impact of illicit cigarettes.
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Pakistan’s wheat imports surge by 32% amid Russia-Ukraine War
Pakistan has experienced a significant surge in wheat imports, totaling $1.05 billion during the period from July to April in the fiscal year 2022-2023.
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Today petroleum prices in Pakistan as of May 22, 2023
Today’s petroleum prices in Pakistan as of May 22, 2023, will provide temporary relief to the general public grappling with increasing fuel costs.
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Experts advocate for higher duties, taxes on cigarettes for healthy Pakistan
In a bid to ensure a healthier Pakistan, health experts are calling on the government to impose increased duties and taxes on cigarettes.
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Sindh announces summer vacation for schools
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has officially declared the commencement of the summer vacation for schools and colleges across the province, starting from June 1.
This two-month break, scheduled to begin on June 1 and conclude on July 31, will allow student. The educational institutions will resume their activities from August 1.
The decision to implement the summer vacation was made during a steering committee meeting on education held earlier this year.
The directive applies to both public and private institutions under the administrative control of the School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh.
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SSGC restores normalcy in gas supply to Karachi
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on Friday announced that the supply of natural gas to Karachi has returned to normal levels, providing relief to residents and businesses.
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Pakistan releases details of rising petroleum prices over past year
Pakistan has provided a comprehensive report detailing the increase in petroleum prices over the past year, resulting in inflationary pressure on the general population.
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Leading businessmen may meet Imran Khan to defuse political tension
Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail Thursday revealed that prominent businessmen are set to hold a crucial meeting with Imran Khan, the Chief of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
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Pakistan, Iran inaugurate electricity transmission project
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday came together to inaugurate a significant development project, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran.
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