Category: National
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Petroleum Prices Steady as Shehbaz Targets Power Tariff Drop
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to keep petroleum product prices unchanged for the next fortnight, opting instead to utilize the financial relief from declining international petrol prices to significantly reduce the power tariff for the masses.
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Sharp Cut Expected in Petrol Prices for 2nd Half of March 2025
ISLAMABAD, March 15, 2025 – Pakistan is set to witness a substantial decrease in petrol prices for the second half of March 2025, with the federal government expected to announce a significant reduction in petroleum product rates.
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Sindh Launches Job Portal to Boost Employment Opportunities
KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially launched a job portal aimed at streamlining employment opportunities for job seekers across the province.
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PM Shehbaz Targets Sugar Hoarders to Ensure Fair Pricing
Islamabad, March 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed strict action against those hoarding sugar and creating an artificial shortage to manipulate prices.
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Taxpayers in Pakistan Bear Burden of Rising Sugar Prices
Karachi, March 14, 2025 – Taxpayers in Pakistan continue to struggle with surging sugar prices, as they are now forced to buy the commodity at an exorbitant Rs 172 per kilogram.
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MoFA Confirms No UAE Visa Restrictions for Pakistanis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially clarified that there is no visa ban on Pakistani nationals, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) informed the National Assembly in a letter, local media reported on Thursday.
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ECC Approves Amendments to Net Metering Regulations
Islamabad, March 13, 2025 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved significant amendments to the existing net-metering regulations to address the increasing financial strain on grid consumers.
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Minister Reviews Import of Raw Sugar to Stabilize Prices
Islamabad, March 12, 2025 – Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired an important meeting on Wednesday to review the potential import of raw sugar as part of the government’s strategy to stabilize domestic sugar prices and provide relief to consumers.
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Pakistan Moves to Import Raw Sugar to Stabilize Market Prices
Islamabad – In a bid to curb rising sugar prices and ensure affordability for consumers, the federal government of Pakistan announced on Monday its decision to import raw sugar (Shakkar).
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No New Surcharge on Electricity Consumers, Minister Affirms
Islamabad, March 10, 2025 – Energy Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has categorically stated that no new surcharge will be levied on electricity consumers to manage the staggering Rs 2,400 billion circular debt.
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