Spiritual leader and renowned philanthropist Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the revered leader of the global Ismaili Muslim community, passed away on Wednesday in Lisbon, Portugal, at the age of 88. His passing marks the end of an era for the Ismaili community, which he led with wisdom and dedication for nearly seven decades.
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PM Shehbaz urges global action for Kashmir on Solidarity Day
Islamabad, February 5, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in his message on Kashmir Solidarity Day, urged the international community to take a firm stance in ensuring that India grants the Kashmiri people their right to self-determination.
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PM Shehbaz announces Ramazan package without Utility Stores
Islamabad, February 4, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday that the government will unveil the Ramazan Relief Package this year without involving Utility Stores, aiming to prevent corruption and ensure high-quality commodities reach the public.
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SBP declares bank holiday on Kashmir Day 2025
Karachi, February 4, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced a bank holiday on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in observance of Kashmir Day.
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SBP updates PM youth loan scheme for laptop financing
Karachi, February 3, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced significant updates to the Prime Minister’s Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme to enable students from Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized institutions to acquire laptops through financing.
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Pakistan’s inflation hits 111-month low at 2.4% in January
Islamabad, February 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s headline inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 2.4% in January 2025, marking the lowest level in 111 months.
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Sindh approves landmark agricultural income tax law
Karachi, February 3, 2025 – In a historic move, the Sindh government has officially approved the imposition of an agricultural income tax, marking a significant policy shift aimed at enhancing fiscal discipline and revenue generation.
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Government to announce tax package for property transactions
Islamabad – February 2, 2025 – The government is preparing to announce a comprehensive tax package aimed at boosting property transactions, following recommendations from a special task force constituted by the prime minister.
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Consumers to receive long-awaited electricity tariff relief
Islamabad – Consumers in Pakistan are poised to receive substantial relief as electricity tariffs are set to decline in the coming months.
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Pakistan increases petrol and diesel prices for 1st half of February
Islamabad, January 31, 2025 – The government of Pakistan has announced an increase in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for the first half of February 2025.
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