Karachi, July 4, 2024 – Pakistanis are urged to fill their tanks today as the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) prepares for a nationwide strike starting tomorrow, July 5th. The strike, which could last more than a day, comes after failed negotiations between the PPDA and the government regarding a newly imposed tax.
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Prof. Sharif Becomes First Pakistani to Chair WFNS Committee
Karachi, July 3, 2024 – In a historic achievement for Pakistan, Prof. Salman Sharif, Head of Neurosurgery at Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College, has been appointed as the Coordinator of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Committee.
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Pakistan Jacks Up Petroleum Prices for First Half of July 2024
Islamabad, July 1, 2024 – Pakistan has announced an increase in petroleum prices for the first half of July 2024, attributing the hike to a rising trend in the international market.
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Pakistan Approves Petroleum Levy Increase to Rs 70 per Liter
Karachi, June 29, 2024 – Pakistan has approved an increase in the petroleum levy to Rs 70 per liter on the price of petroleum products for the fiscal year 2024-25.
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PM Shehbaz Praises Aurangzeb for Successful 2024-25 Budget
Islamabad, June 29, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb for his successful efforts in securing the approval of the 2024-25 budget from the parliament.
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Education and Healthcare Sectors Fight for Tax Breaks in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan – June 22, 2024 – Pakistan’s education and healthcare sectors are locked in a battle to preserve vital tax breaks proposed for elimination in the recently unveiled Finance Bill 2024.
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President and PM Condemn Killing of Khalil Gibran
Islamabad, Pakistan (June 19, 2024) — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday strongly condemned the tragic killing of senior journalist Khalil Gibran, President of the Landi Kotal Press Club.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Extends Eid-ul-Adha Greetings
Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm greetings to the Pakistani nation and Muslims around the world on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. In his heartfelt message, the Prime Minister emphasized the significance of this holy day and its profound lessons in faith, sacrifice, and unity.
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Pakistan Eyes Over 33% Jump in FY25 Petroleum Levy Collection
Islamabad, June 16, 2024 – Pakistan is bracing for a significant rise in its petroleum levy collection in the upcoming fiscal year, with projections exceeding 33% growth.
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Pakistan Notifies Petroleum Prices for Second Half of June 2024
Islamabad, June 15, 2024 – The Government of Pakistan has announced new petroleum prices for the second half of June 2024. According to a statement released by the Finance Division, the prices of petroleum products have experienced mixed trends in the international market over the last fortnight.
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