Islamabad, September 7, 2024 – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, announced on Saturday that the government is making all-out efforts to restore Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights to and from the United Kingdom.
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NEPRA Hikes Power Tariff by Rs 1.75 for 4th Quarter
Islamabad, September 7, 2024 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of Rs 1.75 per unit in power tariffs for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24. This adjustment, made under NEPRA’s quarterly adjustment mechanism, will be recovered during the billing months of September, October, and November.
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Pakistan Declares Sep 17 as Public Holiday for Eid Milad un Nabi
Islamabad, September 6, 2024 – Pakistan has officially declared Tuesday, September 17, as a public holiday to celebrate Eid Milad un Nabi, the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The announcement was made through an official notification on Friday, stating that the country will commemorate the 12th of Rabi ul Awal in the Islamic year 1446 Hijri.
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Punjab Notifies Minimum Wage of Rs 37,000 per Month
Lahore, September 6, 2024 – The Punjab government on Friday officially announced an increase in the minimum wage for laborers, setting it at Rs 37,000 per month. The new wage structure will be implemented retroactively, effective from July 1, 2024.
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Google to Further Expand Investment Footprint in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, September 5, 2024 – Google has announced its decision to further expand its investment footprint in Pakistan, with a focus on supporting the government’s initiatives aimed at youth skills development and digital transformation.
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Information Ministry Dispels Rumors of September 6 Public Holiday
Islamabad, September 5, 2024 – The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has officially denied rumors that Defence Day on September 6 would be observed as a public holiday. The Ministry’s statement, released on Wednesday, clarified that a notification circulating on social media claiming the holiday is entirely false.
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Minister Assures No Plan to Close Utility Stores
Islamabad, September 2, 2024 – Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, assured on Monday that there is no plan under consideration to close the Utility Stores Corporation, dispelling rumors and concerns surrounding the future of the state-run retail chain.
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PM Shehbaz Expresses Satisfaction on Falling Inflation Rate
Islamabad, September 1, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction on Sunday over the significant decline in the country’s inflation rate, citing recent data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) that indicates a downward trend.
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PTA Launches One-Window IP and VPN Registration System
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a one-window operation to facilitate the registration of IP addresses and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), ensuring uninterrupted business operations for software houses, call centers, freelancers, and foreign missions.
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Citizens Anticipate Sharp Cut in Petroleum Prices for September
Karachi, August 31, 2024 – As international oil prices continue to fall, the citizens of Pakistan are eagerly awaiting a significant reduction in petroleum prices for the first half of September. The government is expected to announce new petroleum prices today, which will be effective from September 1, 2024.
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