November 14, 2023 – Pakistan has banned 111 social media apps that were offering online interest based loans, said caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Monday.
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FPCCI Estimates Up to Rs20 per Liter Decrease in Petroleum Prices in Pakistan
Karachi, November 13, 2023 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has projected that the country could witness a reduction of up to Rs 20 per liter in petroleum prices starting from November 16.
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Pakistan Set to Announce Petroleum Prices for Second Half of November 2023
Islamabad, November 10, 2023 – As Pakistan prepares to unveil petroleum prices for the second half of November 2023, set to take effect from November 16, the government faces a delicate balancing act amid a gradual depreciation of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and a notable decline in global oil prices.
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SBP Orders Banks to Close Branches in Smog-Affected Punjab
Karachi, November 8, 2023 – In response to the Punjab government’s public holiday declaration on Friday, November 10, 2023, due to the severe smog situation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all commercial banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) to close their branches in affected areas of the province.
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Updated Petroleum Prices in Pakistan as of November 8, 2023
The Ministry of Finance in Pakistan has released the latest petroleum price update effective from November 8, 2023, which will remain in effect until the middle of the month.
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SECP and FIA Sign MoU for Enhancing Security of Digital Financial System
Islamabad, November 6, 2023 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have formalized a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for enhancing the security of Pakistan’s digital financial system,
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State Life Insurance Ordered to Pay Family of Deceased Policyholder Along with Profit
Islamabad, November 5, 2023 – President Dr. Arif Alvi has issued a directive to the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLICP) to fulfill a long-awaited death insurance claim, amounting to Rs 300,000, alongside accrued profits, for the family members of a deceased policyholder.
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Latest Petroleum Prices in Pakistan as of November 5, 2023
Pakistan has announced latest petroleum prices with effect from November 5, 2023 and will remain applicable till mid of this month.
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FBR Establishes Scrutiny Facilitation Team for Upcoming General Election
Islamabad, November 2, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the formation of a scrutiny facilitation team, poised to support the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) during the upcoming general elections.
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