Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – In a move aimed at stabilizing market prices and providing relief to consumers, the federal government has fixed the maximum retail price of sugar at Rs175 per kilogram.
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ICMAP advocates increasing climate support levy to Rs10
Karachi, July 16, 2025 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has put forth a comprehensive proposal to the government, urging a significant increase in the climate support levy to Rs10 per liter over the next five years.
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Utility Stores closure confirmed, VSS scheme approved
Islamabad, July 16, 2025 – The federal government has officially introduced a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) for the employees of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) ahead of the entity’s scheduled shutdown on July 31, 2025.
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Federal cabinet approves 15% increase in EOBI pension
Islamabad, July 16, 2025 – The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved a 15% increase in monthly pensions distributed by the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), a move that will directly benefit hundreds of thousands of retired workers across Pakistan.
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PTA, NCCIA Uncover Major SIM Scam Involving Jazz, Zong
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, in coordination with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore, has carried out successful raids against illegal SIM operations in Multan, Kot Momin (Sargodha), and Hasilpur.
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Petroleum prices surge across Pakistan – July 16, 2025
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced a substantial increase in petroleum prices across Pakistan, effective from July 16, 2025.
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Government expected to raise petroleum prices from July 16
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – In what could be another blow to inflation-stricken consumers, the federal government is expected to raise petroleum prices for the second half of July 2025.
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Shehbaz orders helpline, AI upgrades to boost tax return filing
Islamabad, July 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the immediate establishment of a nationwide helpline to assist citizens with return filing for the tax year 2025, aiming to make the process easier, faster, and more inclusive for the general public.
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PM Shehbaz orders modernization of outdated governance system
Islamabad, July 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated his government’s commitment to overhauling Pakistan’s outdated governance system, emphasizing the urgent need to adopt a modern, efficient, and technology-driven framework to meet present-day challenges.
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FBR grants big tax relief on Import of 0.5MMT sugar
Islamabad, July 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted sweeping tax exemptions and concessions on the import of 0.5 million metric tons (MMT) of white crystalline sugar, aimed at stabilizing domestic supply and curbing rising prices.
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