In a dramatic turn of events, the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has plunged Pakistan into a state of turmoil, triggering massive protests across the nation.
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New petroleum prices to be announced by Pakistan on May 15, 2023
Pakistan is gearing up to announce new petroleum prices on May 15, 2023, for the second half of the current month. The decision comes in the midst of falling value of Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and declining trend in global oil prices.
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Pakistan blocks social media platforms after PTI chief’s arrest
Pakistan has blocked access to major social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, while internet services have been suspended in various cities following the arrest of former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on corruption charges.
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested
On May 9, 2023, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on charges of corruption and misuse of authority during his tenure as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Khan, who had been leading the country since 2018, stepped down in April 2022 after his government lost a vote of confidence in the National Assembly.
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Pakistan announces updated petroleum prices for first fortnight of May 2023
Pakistan has updated its petroleum prices for the first fortnight of May 2023, as per the official communication issued by the government.
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Government, PTI agree on simultaneous polls but disagree on general election date
On Tuesday, the coalition government led by the Leader of the House in the Senate and Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s Shah Mehmood Qureshi agreed on holding simultaneous polls under caretaker governments across the country.
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Prime Minister directs strict action against smugglers of wheat, sugar and urea
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed the authorities to take strict action against smugglers of wheat, sugar, and urea, which negatively impacts Pakistan’s foreign remittances and deprives its people of their rights.
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Govt. claims big relief in petroleum prices for first half of May 2023
The government of Pakistan on Monday claimed a big relief in petroleum prices for the first half of May 2023.
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Pakistan reduces petroleum prices effective from May 01, 2023
Pakistan on Sunday announced a reduction in prices of petroleum products for the first half of May 01, 2023, following a considerable decline in international oil prices.
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EOBI pension should be increased immediately to Rs25,000 per month
EOBI Pensioners Welfare Association (EPWA) Saturday demanded the government to immediately increase the pension to Rs25,000 per month.
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