Islamabad, April 18, 2025 – Pakistan has exported sugar worth $407 million during the first nine months (July to March) of the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a massive increase driven by rising international demand and favorable pricing.
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Pakistan Abolishes Nearly 31,000 Jobs in Rightsizing Drive
Islamabad, April 17, 2025 – In a major step towards administrative reform, the government of Pakistan has abolished approximately 31,000 jobs across various federal departments as part of an ongoing rightsizing initiative.
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Citizens Disappointed as Pakistan Raises Petroleum Levy
Islamabad – April 16, 2025: Citizens are disappointed because despite a sharp decline in global oil prices, the government of Pakistan has chosen to raise the petroleum levy and keep domestic fuel prices unchanged for the second half of April — a move that has drawn strong criticism from citizens across the country.
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Pakistan Keeps Petroleum Prices Steady Till April End
In a move that has disappointed many citizens, the government of Pakistan has decided to keep petroleum prices unchanged for the next fortnight, starting April 16, 2025. The decision was officially announced late Tuesday night through a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance.
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PM Shehbaz Revives Green Channel for Overseas Pakistanis
Islamabad, April 15, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at supporting overseas Pakistanis, announcing the revival of the Green Channel and several new initiatives to streamline services, resolve legal issues, and enhance educational and professional opportunities for expatriate families.
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Expected Petroleum Prices in Pakistan from April 16, 2025
Islamabad, April 15, 2025 – A major cut in petroleum prices is expected to be announced by the federal government today, offering much-needed relief to consumers amid falling international crude oil rates.
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Petroleum Prices Likely to Drop Sharply in Second Half of April
Karachi, April 13, 2025 – A substantial reduction in petroleum prices is expected in Pakistan during the second half of April, offering potential relief to inflation-stricken consumers.
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Business Leaders Urge Government to Freeze Petroleum Prices
Karachi, April 13, 2025 – In a significant proposal aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s economy, the business community has called on the government to freeze petroleum prices for a full year.
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Saudi Arabia Grants Pakistan Additional Hajj Quota for 2025
In a significant development for Pakistani pilgrims, Saudi Arabia has approved an additional Hajj quota for Pakistan, allowing 10,000 more individuals to participate in this year’s sacred pilgrimage.
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Salaried Class Demands Tax Burden Ease in Budget 2025-26
Karachi, April 10, 2025 – Pakistan’s salaried class has made an urgent appeal to the federal government to ease the growing tax burden in the upcoming Budget 2025–26, highlighting the financial pressures faced by wage earners amid high inflation and stagnant salaries.
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