Category: National
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Weekly SPI inflation falls 1.92% on electricity charges drop
Islamabad, April 25, 2025 – The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation dropped by 1.92% during the week ending April 24, 2025, according to the latest report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The decrease in inflation was primarily driven by a substantial 19.17% fall in electricity charges for the first quarter (Q1), offering…
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Pakistan, UAE Ink Multiple MoUs to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Islamabad, April 21, 2025 – Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Monday, covering key areas such as culture, trade, and consular affairs. These agreements reflect the growing partnership and mutual trust between the two brotherly nations.
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Check Your Duty Allowance on Remittances to Pakistan
Karachi, April 19, 2025 – In a move to encourage foreign inflows, the government of Pakistan has introduced substantial relief on remittances in the form of duty allowance for overseas Pakistanis who send money back home through official banking channels. The initiative aims to reward remitters by offering duty credit allowances tied to the amount…
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Pakistan Exports Sugar Worth $407 Million, Locals Pay More
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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