Category: National

National news coverage from Pakistan including politics, economy, society, and major developments shaping events across the country.

  • Expected Petroleum Prices in Pakistan from April 16, 2025

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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  • Pakistan Awaits Major Relief in Petroleum Prices This Week

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    Islamabad, April 10, 2025 – A wave of anticipation is sweeping across Pakistan as citizens eagerly await a substantial reduction in petroleum prices, following a dramatic decline in global crude oil rates.

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  • KE Consumers to Get Rs 6.67 Billion Refund Under February FCA

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    ISLAMABAD, April 9, 2025 – In a welcome development for electricity users, K-Electric (KE) consumers are set to receive a substantial refund of Rs 6.67 billion under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism for February 2025.

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  • Pakistan to Begin Hajj Flight Operations from April 29

    Islamabad, April 6, 2025 – The Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially announced that Pakistan will commence its Hajj flight operations for the year 2025 on April 29.

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  • Saudi Arabia Tightens Visa Policy for Pakistan and Other Countries

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    April 6, 2025 – In a significant development, Saudi Arabia has introduced sweeping changes to its visa policy, affecting travelers from 14 countries, including Pakistan, India, Egypt, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.

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  • Nepra Approves Electricity Tariff Relief for K-Electric Consumers

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    Karachi, April 5, 2025 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a significant relief for K-Electric (KE) consumers in the form of a reduction in the electricity tariff under the monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism.

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