Islamabad, May 7, 2024 – Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has identified 19 bottled water brands as unsafe for consumption, following findings of microbiological and chemical contamination in their products.
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PM Shehbaz Commits Unwavering Support to Saudi Investment
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended Pakistan’s steadfast backing to Saudi investment endeavors, promising a conducive environment for investors and businessmen to swiftly execute their projects in Pakistan through joint ventures.
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Pakistan Railways Generates Rs 66 Billion in Nine Months
Pakistan Railways has reported an unprecedented revenue generation of Rs 66 billion during the first nine months of the fiscal year 2023-24. This figure is a substantial leap from the Rs 39 billion recorded during the same period in the previous year, setting the department on a course to achieve a projected annual revenue of Rs 80 billion.
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Pakistan Sees Weekly SPI Inflation Decrease by 1 Percent
Islamabad, May 3, 2024 – The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for inflation in Pakistan witnessed a decline of 1 percent for the week ended May 2, 2024, compared to the previous week, providing a temporary respite amidst fluctuating commodity prices.
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Petroleum Levy Collection Doubles to Rs 720 Billion in 9MFY24
ISLAMABAD – The Finance Ministry of Pakistan has announced a significant rise in the collection of petroleum levies, which nearly doubled to Rs 720 billion in the first nine months of fiscal year 2023-24, up from Rs 362 billion in the corresponding period last year.
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Pakistan Slashes Petrol and Diesel Prices Effective May 1, 2024
Islamabad, April 30, 2024 – In a welcome move for consumers, Pakistan has announced a decrease in the prices of petrol and diesel starting May 1, 2024.
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Pakistan Likely to Cut Petroleum Prices For 1st Half of May 2024
Islamabad, April 30, 2024 – Pakistan is poised to lower petroleum prices significantly for the first half of May 2024, reflecting a substantial decline in global oil prices.
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Senators Demand Investigation into Rumored Solar Power Tax
In a recent session of the Pakistani Parliament’s Upper House, Senators of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) raised a vocal demand for an official inquiry into what they described as social media propaganda concerning the government’s rumored plans to impose taxes on solar power consumers.
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Check Petroleum Prices in Pakistan on April 24, 2024
Pakistan has updated petroleum prices on April 24, 2024. Check the petroleum prices before filling your vehicles’ tanks.
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Iranian President Kicks Off Visit to Pakistan Starting April 22, 2024
In a significant diplomatic move, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, is set to arrive in Pakistan on Monday for a three-day state visit from April 22 to 24.
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