Islamabad, June 25, 2023: The National Assembly of Pakistan has given its approval to the budget for 2023-24, incorporating new recommendations for imposing significant taxes.
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SBP Announces Bank Holiday on July 3
Karachi, June 24, 2023: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared a bank holiday on July 3, 2023. In a statement released by the central bank, it was announced that all commercial banks will remain closed on this day.
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Pakistan Unveils Latest Petroleum Prices Effective From June 23, 2023
Pakistan has recently announced its latest petroleum prices, effective from June 23, 2023. These prices will remain in effect until June 30, 2023, unless revised earlier.
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UNFPA Pakistan Launches State of World Population Report
Karachi, 22 June 2023 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pakistan launched the 2023 State of World Population (SWOP) report, titled ‘8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities: The Case for Rights and Choices,’ in Karachi.
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Government Announces 18% Increase in EOBI Pension
Islamabad, June 21, 2023: In a significant move aimed at improving the financial well-being of government employees, the government of Pakistan has announced an 18% increase in the pension for pensioners of the Employees Old-Age Benefit Institution (EOBI).
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Finance Division Facilitates Early Salary and Pension Disbursement Ahead of Eid ul Azha
Islamabad, June 21, 2023: The Finance Division has announced the early disbursement of salaries and pensions for the month of June 2023, in anticipation of the upcoming Eid ul Azha celebrations.
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ECC Approves Surcharge Recovery from K-Electric Consumers
ECC greenlights recovery of Rs.1.52/unit surcharge and addresses key financial matters
Islamabad, June 21, 2023 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met on Wednesday to discuss and approve important financial decisions. Among the significant outcomes, the ECC gave its nod to the recovery of a surcharge from K-Electric consumers.
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President Approves Appointment of Justice Qazi Faez Isa as Chief Justice of Pakistan
In a significant development for Pakistan’s judiciary, President Dr. Arif Alvi has officially approved the appointment of Justice Qazi Faez Isa as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan. The announcement was made through a formal statement issued by the President House on Wednesday.
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Pakistan Petroleum Prices Updated for June 2023
The government of Pakistan has updated petroleum prices for June 2023. The new prices will remain in effect until the end of the month.
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Bank Holidays Announced for Eid ul Azha 2023 in Pakistan
Karachi, June 20, 2023: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday officially announced the bank holidays for Eid ul Azha 2023.
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