Tag: affordability
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Hajjis to get mobile sims and free internet
Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has said that the government will provide free-of-cost mobile SIMs with roaming internet packages for pilgrims, on Tuesday. He further stated that female abayas having a Pakistani flag on the backside and 13 Kg suitcases will also be provided to pilgrims performing hajj this year.…
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Govt implements major gas price hike to tackle circular debt crisis
On Monday night, the interim government made a significant announcement that will have a profound impact on the nation’s economy.
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PM Kakar aims to make Hajj more affordable and comfortable for pilgrims
On Monday, Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar issued a directive emphasising the provision of high-quality and affordable facilities for pilgrims during the Hajj without compromising the overall arrangements.
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Rawalpindi man lists nearly 30-year-old Honda Civic for sale at Rs1.5 million, says ‘it’s worth it’
With the rising prices of new cars rendering them unaffordable for many, even owners of older vehicles have begun to demand surprisingly high prices for their decades-old vehicles. In Rawalpindi, a seller recently posted an advertisement on the online buying and selling platform OLX Pakistan, listing a basic 1995 manual Honda Civic EXI at a…
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First-ever discounted Russian crude oil cargo arrives in Karachi
Under a newly established agreement between Islamabad and Moscow, the inaugural shipment of discounted Russian crude oil arrived in Karachi on Sunday, marking the beginning of enhanced trade relations between the two nations.
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Unchecked overcharging: Shopkeepers set their own rates for essential items during Ramzan
At the start of Ramzan, prices of essential food items have witnessed an uncontrolled surge, with little intervention from the authorities concerned. Shopkeepers are selling essential food items at their desired rates instead of selling at government-announced rates. A recent survey of markets in Peshawar reveals an alarming increase in prices of food items, which…