In a recent press conference, Federal Minister for Privatization, Board of Investment & Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, welcomed potential participation from provincial governments in the ongoing privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
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Petroleum Levy Collection Surges to Rs 262 Billion in 1QFY25
Islamabad, November 2, 2024 – Pakistan’s petroleum levy collection has recorded a robust surge, reaching Rs 262 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25, according to a report released by the Ministry of Finance.
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Pakistan’s CPI Inflation Rises to 7.2% in October 2024
Islamabad, November 1, 2024 – Pakistan’s headline inflation, as gauged by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), surged to 7.2% on a year-on-year basis in October 2024, up from 6.9% in September. This increase, while marginal, underscores an emerging inflationary trend following the more extreme inflationary environment of 2023, which saw a dramatic 26.8% rise in prices year-on-year in October.
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Karachi Police Intensify Crackdown Against Heavy Traffic
Karachi, November 1, 2024 – Karachi’s bustling streets are about to undergo a significant shift as city police implement stringent new measures to restore order amidst the city’s chaotic traffic conditions. Heavy vehicles, long a source of congestion, will now face intensified restrictions.
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Pakistan Raises Petrol, Diesel Prices Effective November 1, 2024
Islamabad, October 31, 2024 – In an announcement made on Thursday, the government of Pakistan revealed a revision in petroleum prices, effective November 1, 2024. For the first half of the month, the price of petrol has seen a modest rise, impacting consumers across the country amid shifting global market trends.
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Pakistan Revises Petroleum Prices for First Half of November 2024
Karachi, October 31, 2024 – As global oil markets continue to experience fluctuation, Pakistan’s authorities prepare to announce revised petroleum prices for the initial fortnight of November 2024.
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Pakistan to Adjust Petroleum Prices for 1st Half of November 2024
Islamabad, October 29, 2024 — In response to shifting dynamics in global oil markets, Pakistan will adjust domestic petroleum prices for the first half of November 2024, with changes set to take effect on November 1. Despite a global downturn in oil prices, sources indicate that the country’s petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices will see a nominal increase, potentially rising by up to 78 paisa per liter.
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KP to Launch Digital Property Card for Online Land Record Access
Peshawar, October 28, 2024 – In a landmark move to enhance transparency and streamline access to land records, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, announced the launch of the electronic “Jaidad [immovable property] Card” on Monday.
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Pakistan Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination from Oct 28
Islamabad, October 27, 2024 – In a renewed drive against polio, Pakistan will launch a nationwide polio vaccination campaign starting Monday, October 28, 2024, with the aim of protecting over 45 million children under the age of five.
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Justice Yahya Afridi Nominated as New Chief Justice of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Special Parliamentary Committee has officially nominated Justice Yahya Afridi as the new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), succeeding the outgoing CJP, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who is set to retire on October 25. Justice Afridi’s nomination comes after extensive deliberations within the parliamentary panel, formed to select the next CJP from among the three most senior judges of the Supreme Court.
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