The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially lifted the four-year ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a significant milestone for Pakistan’s aviation sector.
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Pakistan Likely to Increase Petroleum Prices for December 2024
Pakistan is expected to raise petroleum product prices starting December 1, 2024, driven by a recent surge in international oil prices. The adjustment will follow the fortnightly review of petroleum prices, with the next update scheduled for November 30, 2024. The revised prices will remain effective from December 1 to December 15, 2024.
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SBP Directs Banks to Open Saturday for Hajj Application Collection
Karachi, November 28, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that branches of designated banks will remain operational over the weekend to facilitate the submission of Hajj applications for 2025. This special arrangement, requested by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, ensures greater convenience for intending pilgrims.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan for Remaining Days of November
Karachi, November 27, 2024 – The government has announced the petroleum prices in Pakistan for the remainder of November 2024. These rates, set by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), will stay in effect until the end of the month.
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OCAC Seeks Smooth Fuel Supply Amid PTI Protests
The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has urged the Punjab and Federal Capital administrations to take immediate steps to facilitate the transport of petroleum products, warning of an impending fuel crisis due to ongoing disruptions caused by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) protests.
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Updated Petroleum Prices in Pakistan for November 23, 2024
Karachi, November 23, 2024 – The updated petroleum prices in Pakistan for Saturday, November 23, 2024, will remain in effect until the end of this month.
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Pakistan Releases Rs 55 Coin for Guru Nanak Anniversary
Islamabad, November 22, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the release of a commemorative Rs. 55 coin to mark the 555th Jayanti of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the revered founder of Sikhism. The issuance reflects Pakistan’s commitment to honoring the legacy of religious figures and promoting interfaith harmony.
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CII Chairman Denies Statement on VPNs
Islamabad, November 20, 2024 – Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi has categorically denied declaring virtual private networks (VPNs) “un-Islamic,” explaining that a “typo” in the council’s statement caused the confusion amid the government’s deadline to block all unregistered encrypted networks this month.
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Council of Islamic Ideology Calls Meeting on VPNs Usage
The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Dr. Raghib Naeemi, has convened a meeting today (Wednesday) to address concerns surrounding the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan. Dr. Naeemi has deemed unregistered VPNs illegal, immoral, and contrary to Shariah principles. He called on the Ministry of Interior and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to crack down on unregulated VPN usage.
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November Inflation in Pakistan Expected to Hit Record Low
Karachi, November 19, 2024 – Pakistan’s headline inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is projected to drop to a 78-month low for November 2024, according to analysts at Topline Securities Limited.
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