Islamabad, September 15, 2024 – In a major relief to consumers, Pakistan announced a sharp reduction in petroleum prices for the second half of September 2024.
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Bank Holiday in Pakistan Announced for September 17, 2024
Karachi, September 15, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced a bank holiday on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in observance of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa-Sallam).
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Sindh Cabinet Approves Contributory Pension Scheme 2024
Karachi, September 15, 2024 – The Sindh Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Sindh Defined Contributory Pension Scheme 2024, set to take effect from July 1, 2024. Under this scheme, both the government and employees will contribute towards the pension fund, with the government contributing 12% and employees contributing 10% of their salaries.
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Pakistan Set to Slash Petroleum Prices for 2nd Half of September
ISLAMABAD – September 14, 2024 – As international oil prices continue their downward trend, the Pakistani government is preparing to implement a significant reduction in fuel prices for the second half of September 2024.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan Dip 15% YoY in September: PBS
Islamabad, September 13, 2024 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a notable decline in petroleum prices for September 2024, with diesel and petrol prices falling by 15.64% and 15.03% year-on-year (YoY), respectively.
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Government Imposes Penalties on Voluntary Retirement
Islamabad, September 12, 2024 – The government has announced the imposition of penalties on voluntary retirement for federal employees, as per a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance.
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Finance Division Issues Regulations for Special Family Pension
Islamabad, September 11, 2024 – The Finance Division has introduced new regulations concerning the special family pension scheme, as part of reforms aimed at improving support for the families of deceased pensioners.
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Pakistan Oil Prices Today September 11, 2024
Karachi, September 11, 2024 – The oil prices in Pakistan as of today are as follows: petrol is priced at Rs 259.10 per liter, and high-speed diesel (HSD) stands at Rs 262.75 per liter.
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PM Shehbaz Launches Polio Eradication Campaign
Islamabad, September 8, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday launched a nationwide anti-polio campaign aimed at the complete eradication of the crippling disease from Pakistan.
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No Vehicles, No Jobs: Government Adopts Austerity Measures
Islamabad, September 7, 2024 – In a move aimed at addressing the nation’s financial challenges, the federal government has implemented a series of stringent austerity measures, effective immediately and lasting until further notice.
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