Islamabad, December 27, 2024 – Petroleum prices in Pakistan have shown a significant decline throughout 2024, providing relief to consumers and contributing to a reduction in the inflation rate of essential items.
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Bank Holiday Declared in Pakistan on New Year
Karachi, December 27, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially declared a bank holiday across the country to mark the beginning of the New Year 2025. This announcement was made on Friday, bringing clarity to banking operations for the first day of the upcoming year.
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Saudi Airlines to Facilitate 35,000 Pakistani Hajj Pilgrims
Islamabad, December 26, 2024 – Saudi Airlines has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Religious Affairs to facilitate the travel of 35,000 Pakistani government Hajj pilgrims for the upcoming pilgrimage season.
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Pakistan Condoles Loss of Lives in Azerbaijan Plane Crash
Islamabad, December 25, 2024 – Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in a plane crash involving an Azerbaijan airline near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The unfortunate incident has left the people of Azerbaijan and Pakistan united in grief.
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December Headline Inflation Set to Slow to 4.1%
KARACHI: Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is projected to decline to 4.1% in December 2024, marking the lowest level in over six years, according to financial analysts. This significant reduction reflects a promising trend in the country’s economic indicators.
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PM Shehbaz Commends Christian Community on Christmas Day
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his heartfelt Christmas greetings to the Christian community in Pakistan and around the globe, highlighting the significance of the occasion and its universal message of peace and compassion.
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PM Shehbaz Honors Quaid-e-Azam’s Legacy on 148th Birthday
Islamabad, December 25, 2024 – On the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s 148th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid a heartfelt tribute to the founder of Pakistan, emphasizing his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the principles of unity, justice, and equality.
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Bank Holiday Notice for December 25, 2024
Karachi, December 24, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially issued a bank holiday notice for December 25, 2024. The announcement confirms that all banks across the country, including the central bank, will remain closed on this date in observance of two significant national and religious occasions: Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas.
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SBP Declares Bank Holiday for Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas
Karachi, December 21, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially declared a bank holiday on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, to observe Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, in line with the public holiday declaration made by the Government of Pakistan.
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PM Shehbaz Forms Committee for Govt Employees’ Allowances
Islamabad, December 20, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a special committee to oversee the revision of existing allowances and the potential introduction of new benefits for government employees. This significant step aims to address financial concerns and ensure equitable treatment of public servants.
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