Karachi, February 28, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially declared a Bank Holiday on Monday, March 3, 2025, in line with its annual practice of Zakat deduction.
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Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Convenes to Sight Ramadan Moon
The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, under the leadership of Azad, is set to meet this evening (Friday) in Peshawar to observe the Ramadan crescent, which will mark the beginning of the holy month. This significant event plays a crucial role in determining the start of fasting for millions of Muslims across Pakistan.
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Expected Petroleum Prices in Pakistan for March 2025
Islamabad, February 28, 2025 – Pakistan is preparing to revise petroleum prices for the first half of March 2025, with the new rates set to take effect from March 1, 2025.
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SBP Notifies Banks About Annual Zakat Deduction
Karachi, February 27, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday issued comprehensive instructions to all banks regarding the deduction of Zakat for the year 2025. The directive is aimed at ensuring the smooth implementation of Zakat deduction as per Islamic financial principles.
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USC Layoffs Move to Next Stage, More Dismissals Expected
Karachi, February 27, 2025 – The ongoing wave of layoffs at the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is set to intensify as new administrative directives have been issued to dismiss regular employees up to grade 12.
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Ramadan Gas Supply Schedule for Karachi Issued
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has released the gas supply schedule for Ramadan, ensuring uninterrupted gas availability during critical meal preparation hours in Karachi and areas under its jurisdiction.
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USC Regular Employees Are Not Government Servants: Minister
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has clarified that regular employees of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) do not hold the status of government servants.
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Pakistan Sets Nisab of Zakat at Rs 179,689 for Year 2025
Islamabad, February 26, 2025 – Pakistan has officially announced the Nisab of Zakat for the Zakat Year 1445-46 AH, setting it at Rs 179,689. The deduction of Zakat will take place on the first day of Ramadan, as per the notification issued by the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety.
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Sindh Unveils School Timings for Ramadan 2025
Karachi, February 25, 2025 – The Sindh Education Department has officially announced revised school timings for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan.
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School Timings for Ramadan 2025 in Punjab and Sindh
Lahore/Karachi, February 25, 2025 – Education authorities in Punjab and Sindh have officially announced revised school timings for Ramadan 2025, ensuring that students and teachers can continue their academic activities while observing fasting hours.
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