Karachi, March 8, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Friday that it will observe a bank holiday on the 1st day of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1445 A.H., for the purpose of the annual Zakat deduction.
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Pakistan Announces Nisab of Zakat for Ramadan 2024
Karachi, March 7, 2024 – In preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan 2024, Pakistan has officially notified the Nisab of Zakat, outlining the criteria for the deduction of Zakat from bank accounts on the first day of the sacred month.
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PIA Privatization Final Schedule Ordered by PM Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad, March 6, 2024 – In a significant development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for the swift implementation of the final schedule for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
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Utility Stores Launch Rs 7.5 Billion Ramadan Relief Package
Islamabad, March 4, 2024 – In an effort to alleviate the financial burden on citizens during the holy month of Ramadan, the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is gearing up to implement the Rs 7.5 billion Prime Minister’s Ramadan Relief Package 2024 on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
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PM-Elect Shehbaz Outlines Vision for Economic Revival
Islamabad, March 3, 2024 – In his inaugural address to the National Assembly, Pakistan’s newly-elected Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, acknowledged the formidable socio-economic challenges facing the nation but expressed confidence that they were surmountable.
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Zong 4G Offers Free Mobile Lifeline to Flood-Hit Gwadar
Karachi, March 2, 2024 – In response to the devastating floods wreaking havoc in Balochistan, Zong 4G has taken a commendable step by announcing free mobile phone services for the affected areas, with a particular focus on the strategically important port city of Gwadar.
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Pakistan Raises Petrol Prices by Rs 4.13 per Liter
Islamabad, February 29, 2024 – In a move that is likely to exacerbate the financial strain on the already inflation-burdened populace, the outgoing caretaker government of Pakistan announced on Thursday a significant hike in the price of petrol by Rs 4.13 per liter, effective from March 1.
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Pakistan Announces Petroleum Prices for First Half of March 2024
Karachi, February 29, 2024 – The Pakistan government is gearing up to unveil the petroleum prices for the first half of March 2024, with the new rates set to take effect from March 1, 2024, until March 15, 2024.
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Caretaker PM Kakar Disapproves of PTI’s IMF Letter
Islamabad, February 28, 2024 – In a televised appearance on Wednesday, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed strong disapproval of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership’s recent political move – writing a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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First-Ever Air Taxi Launched in Sindh, Pakistan
Islamabad, February 28, 2024 – Sky Wings, a private flying academy, has made aviation history by launching the first-ever air taxi in Pakistan.
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