The present coalition government in Pakistan has doubled the price of petroleum products since taking charge last year, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan set to revise petroleum prices for second half of April 2023
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to revise petroleum prices for the second half of April 2023 on Saturday April 15, 2023, and experts believe that domestic prices may increase.
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Supreme Court orders SBP to release funds for elections
The Supreme Court of Pakistan Friday directed the State Bank of Pakistan to release Rs21 billion in funds to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for holding elections for the Punjab Assembly.
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SBP announces bank holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr 2023
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced bank holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr from April 21 to 25, 2023 (Friday to Tuesday).
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Karachi on brink of major wheat flour crisis as supplies run low
Karachi, the financial and commercial hub of Pakistan, is likely to face massive shortage of wheat flour shortage as mills have stopped grinding.
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Pakistan declares five-day holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr 2023 celebration
In a bid to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan and celebrate the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Pakistani government has declared five holidays starting from April 21, 2023.
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Supreme Court stays implementation on practice, procedure bill
An eight-member larger SC bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan issued an interim order granting stay in implementation on Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023.
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National Assembly rejects bill seeking funds for Punjab and KPK elections
The National Assembly of Pakistan Thursday rejected a bill that sought funding for provincial elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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SBP issues Rs50 commemorative coin to mark golden jubilee of Constitution
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday announced to issue Rs50 commemorative coin to mark Golden Jubilee of the Constitutions 1973.
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Public awaits SBP’s decision on issuing fresh currency notes for Eid-ul-Fitr
KARACHI: As the end of Ramazan approaches, Pakistanis are eagerly anticipating the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which involves the tradition of giving money as a gift to loved ones, especially children.
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