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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Pakistan Anticipates January Inflation at Around 10-Year Low
Karachi, January 31, 2025 – Pakistan’s inflation rate for January 2025 is projected to hit a 10-year low at approximately 2.7%, marking the lowest level since March 2015.
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Citizens eagerly await new petroleum prices for February
Islamabad, January 31, 2025 – Citizens across Pakistan are anxiously awaiting the announcement of new petroleum prices for the first half of February 2025. With fluctuating global oil prices, citizens are hopeful for a reduction in domestic fuel rates, yet concerns remain over a potential increase.
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