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Hajj Bookings Under Government Scheme Completed, Says Sardar Yousaf
Federal Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf announces completion of Hajj bookings under the government scheme, with packages priced between Rs 1.14m and Rs 1.2m. Refunds of up to Rs 110,000 to be issued to some pilgrims.
Muhammad Hashir
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IMF Raises Objections Over Pakistan’s Wheat Policy, Questions Minimum Support Price Clause
The IMF has raised concerns over Pakistan’s new wheat policy, objecting to the mention of a minimum support price. The Ministry of Food clarified that only an indicative price—not a fixed support rate—has been set based on global wheat benchmarks.
Muhammad Hashir
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PM Shehbaz Unveils Power Subsidy Package for Industries and Farmers
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announces a 3-year power relief package, offering electricity at Rs 22.98 per unit to industrial and agricultural sectors from Nov 2025 to Oct 2028. Aimed at boosting exports, jobs, and debt reduction.
Muhammad Hashir
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OCAC Warns Fuel Supply Crisis Looms as Bank Guarantee Issue Threatens Imports
Pakistan’s Oil Companies Advisory Council warns of an impending fuel supply crisis, saying petroleum imports may halt if the bank guarantee issue isn’t resolved soon.
Muhammad Hashir
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Tomato Prices Surge to Record Rs 600 per Kg as Imports From Iran Slow Down
Tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 500–600 per kg nationwide after the local crop ended and imports from Iran slowed. Citizens urge government action to control prices.
Muhammad Hashir
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Fuel Supply Crisis Looms as Sindh Insists on Infrastructure Development Cess
Oil marketing companies warn of a looming fuel crisis as Sindh insists on collecting infrastructure cess on petroleum products. Prices may rise by Rs3 per liter amid port clearance delays.
Muhammad Hashir
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Preparations Completed to Restore Trade at Torkham Border
After nine days of closure amid border tensions, Pakistan and Afghanistan prepare to reopen the Torkham trade corridor. Customs scanners installed, and staff instructed to resume duties immediately.
Muhammad Hashir
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OGRA Raises LNG Prices for October, Increasing Burden on Consumers
OGRA increases LNG prices again! RLNG for Sui Southern now $11.23/MMBTU and for Sui Northern $12.23/MMBTU — both up from last month’s rates.
Muhammad Hashir
