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KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has announced a nationwide strike on July 5 in protest against the government's decision to impose a 0.5% advance tax. Abdul Sami Khan, the chairman of the PPDA, stated that talks with the government are scheduled for Monday in Islamabad. If these discussions...

The government has decided to raise the petrol prices in Pakistan for the next fortnight, from 1 July 2024 to 15 July 2024. According to the details, the price of both petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) has been increased from midnight. Latest Petrol Prices in Pakistan From 1 July 2024 According to...

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced discounted fare for those planning to perform Umrah in the coming month until July 15. PIA Offers Discounted Fares for Umrah Pilgrims A PIA spokesperson stated that Umrah pilgrims traveling from Pakistan to Madina will now enjoy lower ticket prices until July 15. For...

The government has introduced new tax rules for dual nationals and tech companies generating income in Pakistan. This new tax is part of the updated Finance Bill for 2024–25 that easily sailed through the National Assembly despite protests. Govt Imposes New Tax on Dual Nationals and Tech Companies Who Will...

The Sindh government has announced a ban on pillion riding across the province for Muharram 9 and 10 to ensure peace and maintain law and order during the sacred month of Muharram. This decision aims to enhance security and prevent any potential unrest during this time. Sindh Bans Pillion Riding...

Pakistan Railways has announced a special summer vacation train service running from Karachi to Rawalpindi. This service will start on July 5 and continue until July 30. Pakistan Railways Launches Special Summer Train Service The summer vacation train will leave Karachi at 8:45 pm, reach Lahore by 3:40 pm the...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department's (PMD) latest weather update predicts rain and thunderstorms in Lahore and other parts of Punjab on Saturday. Weather Update for Lahore and Parts of Punjab on Saturday According to the PMD, a low-pressure system is present over the north Arabian Sea and the nearby southeast region...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department's (PMD) latest weather update has forecast more rain and thunderstorms in Karachi, Hyderabad, and other parts of Sindh on Saturday. Karachi, Sindh Weather Update: Rain and Thunderstorms Expected According to the PMD, a low-pressure area is currently present over the north Arabian Sea and nearby regions...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more rain and gusty winds in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other parts of Pakistan. Weather Update: Rain Expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Parts of Pakistan According to the PMD, low pressure in the north Arabian Sea and southeast Sindh will continue for the next...

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that the distribution of electric bikes (e-bikes) to students will start on July 10 under the Punjab Bike Scheme. Punjab CM Announces Date for E-Bike Distribution Among Students Maryam Nawaz also revealed the revival of the Punjab Laptop Scheme, saying that Rs. 10...

People in Pakistan are facing more inflation as the prices of everything is set to rise with approval of the 18% General Sales Tax (GST). This means the price of packaged milk and other food items along with almost all other daily use items like soaps is set to rise...

A local holiday has been declared in Karachi on June 29 to observe the Urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi. This year marks the 1,294th Urs of the well-known Sufi saint Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi. Local Holiday Announced in Karachi Today | Image: King Eliot The celebration at the shrine of Abdullah...