Tag: price increase
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Apple set to unveil new iPad Pro, iPad Air models in May
Apple is preparing for a significant launch event, as reported by Mark Gurman in Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter. The tech giant is set to unveil its latest offerings, the new iPad Pro and iPad Air, during the week of May 6.
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Suzuki Swift GLX CVT now priced above Rs5.4 million
Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMC) announced a substantial increase of Rs304,000 in the price of its Swift G. CVT model, effective from March 8, 2024.
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Inflation edges higher as weekly SPI indicates increase in prices
According to the Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the Combined Group’s SPI increased by 0.04 per cent during the week ending February 22, 2024.
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Local market witnesses marginal gain in 24-karat gold prices
On Tuesday, the 24-karat gold market demonstrated resilience, with a subtle uptick of Rs150 per tola, settling at Rs214,450 per tola.
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What is the new fee for learner’s driving licence in Punjab?
Caretaker Punjab government has announced the new fee for the learner’s driving licence, as part of the decisions taken in the 33rd meeting of the provincial cabinet, reports The News. After the cabinet’s approval, the fee for the learner’s driving licence in Punjab has been increased from Rs60 to Rs1,000. The cabinet decided that the…
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Goods transporters implement 20% fare hike in response to soaring diesel prices
Goods transporters raised their fares by 20 per cent in response to a recent surge in diesel prices on Thursday. The announcement came as the goods transporters association revealed their decision to implement a fare increase of 20 per cent, citing a substantial rise in diesel prices of up to Rs40 per litre over the…
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Petrol price likely to increase by Rs15 per litre after August 16
Starting August 16, petroleum products are expected to undergo a notable price hike. In particular, the price of petrol is projected to rise by Rs15 per litre, while diesel will likely see a steeper increase of Rs20 per litre.
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Pakistan’s inflation rate drops to 29.40% in June: Citizens’ purchasing power remains under pressure
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has released the latest data on the country’s inflation rate for June, indicating a slight decline compared to May. According to the report, the inflation rate for June stood at 29.40 per cent, showing an increase of 8.1 per cent compared to the same period last year.
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Govt increases levy on petrol to Rs55 per litre, maintains Rs50 levy on diesel
In a recent development, the government has decided to raise the petroleum development levy (PDL) on petrol in accordance with a staff-level agreement worth $3 billion signed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Life-saving medicines in Pakistan to become 14% more expensive
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has announced an increase of up to 14 per cent in the prices of life-saving medicines, following approval from the federal government.