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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Pakistan’s Internet to Stay Slow Through Next Month
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that the country’s internet services will remain slow for another month until early October 2024, as repair work on critical submarine cables continues.
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Karachi Schools Shut Down on August 30 as Heavy Rains Loom
Karachi, August 29, 2024 – In anticipation of severe weather, authorities in Karachi have announced the closure of all public and private schools on Friday, August 30, 2024.
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Pakistan’s Internet Services to be Fully Restored by Early October
Pakistan has been grappling with widespread internet slowdowns due to faults in two of its seven international submarine cables.
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