Karachi, February 24, 2025 – A devastating accident on the ICI Bridge claimed the lives of a well-known industrialist and his son when their car was struck by a speeding trailer.
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Ramadan Relief Package with Direct Cash Transfers Announced
Islamabad – The federal government has unveiled a comprehensive Ramadan Package for 2025, under which Rs 20 billion will be disbursed in direct cash transfers to support deserving individuals during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Weekly Inflation Surges Ahead of Ramadan, Sugar Hits Rs 155/kg
Islamabad, February 21, 2025 – Inflation continues to rise sharply ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, with sugar prices reaching Rs 155.27 per kilogram. The latest figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) show that the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) recorded a 0.27% increase for the week ending February 20, 2025, compared to the previous week.
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Fitrana Rates Announced for Ramadan 2025
Karachi, February 20, 2025 – The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), represented by Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, officially announced the Fitrana and Fidya rates for Ramadan 2025. These rates determine the obligatory charity amount every Muslim must pay before Eid-ul-Fitr to assist those in need.
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Pakistan Announces Petrol Price Reduction by One Rupee
Islamabad, February 15, 2025 – In a move aimed at providing relief to the public, Pakistan has announced a reduction in petrol prices by one rupee per litre for the next fortnight.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Pledge to Boost Economic Partnership
Islamabad, February 15, 2025 – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties, laying the foundation for a prosperous future together.
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Government Sets Sugar Price at Rs 130 for Ramadan
Islamabad, February 15, 2025 – The Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has officially announced that the price of sugar will be set at Rs 130 per kilogram across the country during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Pakistan May Sharply Cut Petroleum Prices Starting February 16
Islamabad, February 15, 2025 – Pakistan is poised to implement a significant reduction in petroleum prices during its scheduled revision for the latter half of February 2025.
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Faisal Nisar Assumes Leadership at USC Headquarters
Islamabad, February 14, 2025 – The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has welcomed its newly appointed Managing Director, Faisal Nisar Chaudhry, who officially assumed charge of his office on Friday.
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NAB Discloses Huge Capital Outflow Seeking Citizenship Abroad
Karachi, February 12, 2025 – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday revealed alarming statistics regarding capital outflows, highlighting that a significant number of Pakistanis had moved abroad last year, transferring substantial sums to secure foreign citizenship.
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