ISLAMABAD, August 27, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the urgent need for economic reforms and cost-cutting measures, stating that Pakistan cannot afford to let the bureaucracy and elite enjoy luxuries at the expense of taxpayers.
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No Authority for Mobile Companies to Increase Tax Rates
Islamabad, August 27, 2024 – In a recent session of the National Assembly, the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Azam Nazir Tarar, clarified that mobile companies in Pakistan are not authorized to increase tax rates independently.
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Cellular Phone Services Suspended in Karachi
Karachi, August 26, 2024 – The Sindh government has suspended cellular phone services across all major cities of the province, including Karachi, in observance of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).
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PM Shehbaz Sets One-Month Deadline for Implementing E-Office
Islamabad, August 25, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the Ministry of Information Technology and other relevant departments to implement the e-office system across all government offices within a month.
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PTA Refutes ATM Closure Rumors Linked to LDI License Expiry
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has addressed and debunked recent rumors circulating in the media regarding the potential closure of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) across the country.
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PTA Warns of Telecom, ATM Disruptions Amid License Dispute
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning about possible disruptions in mobile and internet services across the country due to the non-renewal of licenses for Long-Distance International (LDI) operators.
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PTA to Block Deceased Persons’ SIM Cards by October 2024
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced its decision to block all SIM cards issued in the names of deceased individuals, beginning October 15, 2024.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan as of August 22, 2024
Karachi, August 22, 2024 – Following are the petroleum prices in Pakistan effective from August 22, 2024 and will remain applicable till August 31, 2024.
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NEPRA Okays KE’s FCA Request, Adding to Consumers’ Burden
Islamabad, August 22, 2024 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved K-Electric’s (KE) request for provisional monthly Fuel Charge Adjustments (FCA) for May and June 2024, at rates of Rs 2.59 and Rs 3.168 per kWh, respectively.
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Health Secretary Reviews Mpox Surveillance at Peshawar Airport
Peshawar, August 21, 2024 – Federal Health Secretary Nadeem Mahbub conducted a visit to Peshawar Airport on Wednesday to assess the ongoing surveillance measures aimed at preventing the spread of Monkeypox (Mpox) in Pakistan. His visit underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding public health amid increasing concerns about the virus.
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