Islamabad, July 25, 2023 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Pakistan, in a recent cabinet committee meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has given the green light for the fixation of Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) of 25 new drugs. This decision is expected to impact the pharmaceutical industry and consumers alike.
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Karachi Receives New People’s Bus Service Fleet
In a significant move to enhance the public transportation system in Karachi, the Sindh Minister for Information and Transport, Sharjeel Inam Memon, made an exciting announcement today.
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Pakistan on High Alert: Federal Commission Issues Warning of Flash Flooding
Islamabad, July 23, 2023 – The Federal Flood Commission of Pakistan has issued a warning about the potential threat of flash flooding in various parts of the country. The commission has identified rivers Indus, Chenab, Ravi, and Kabul as currently flowing in low flood with a rising trend observed at specific locations.
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Government to Link Conditions to Petroleum Dealer Margin Increase
Karachi, July 22, 2023 – The State Minister for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, has announced that the government will tie the increase in petroleum dealers’ margin to the fulfillment of certain conditions.
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Updated Petroleum Prices in Pakistan Effective From July 22, 2023
Islamabad, July 22, 2023 – Pakistan has revealed the revised petroleum prices, effective from July 22, 2023, until July 31, 2023. This latest update comes as a significant measure to alleviate the burden of inflation on the public.
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Petrol Pumps Across Pakistan Will Remain Open After Dealers Postpone Strike
Karachi, July 21, 2023 – In a significant development, petrol pumps across Pakistan will continue to operate as the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) decided to postpone their planned strike for the next 48 hours.
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Fuel Crisis Looms as Petrol Stations in Pakistan Go on Indefinite Shutdown
Karachi, July 21, 2023 – In a move that will likely cause widespread inconvenience to citizens and businesses alike, the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has declared an indefinite shutdown of petrol stations across the country beginning on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
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Pakistan Approves Rs 42.53 Billion for General Elections
Islamabad, July 20, 2023 – Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has given the green light to a grant of Rs 42.53 billion for conducting the upcoming general elections scheduled for this year.
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Sindh Keeps Fares Unchanged for People’s Bus Service
The Sindh Cabinet has granted approval to a proposal from the transport department, ensuring a much-needed respite for commuters.
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Pakistan Rules Out Additional Tax on Agriculture Income
Islamabad, July 19, 2023: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Economy and Energy, Bilal Azhar Kayani, categorically stated on Wednesday that the government has no intentions of imposing additional taxes on the income of the agriculture sector.
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