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Baluchistan Wheels Stops Production Activities Until 31 August

Baluchistan Wheels Limited (PSX: BWHL) has decided to temporarily stop production activities till 31 August, 2023, the company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday.“Due to the reduction in production volumes of our major customers/OEMs, th…

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E-Passports Expand Nationwide With New Fee Schedule

Following the successful launch of e-passports in Islamabad, the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has rolled out e-passports at all passport offices across Pakistan.Introduced in the federal capital this June, they were initially limit…

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Main Road in Islamabad to be Named after Dr. Ruth Pfau

Islamabad administration is planning to rechristen a main roadway in the federal capital after Dr. Ruth Pfau, a German-Pakistani surgeon who spent over 55 years treating leprosy in Pakistan.According to a media report, the Capital Development Authorit…

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Metro Train and Bus Fares to be Increased Soon

As petroleum costs rise, the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMA) has proposed raising metro bus and train ticket prices to Rs. 50 each.PMA executives said rising fuel prices hurt their capacity to offer affordable transportation. The authority suggest…

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Sui Gas Announces Temporary Shutdowns for Maintenance

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced temporary gas supply shutdowns in multiple areas due to essential maintenance work.The scheduled shutdowns will ensure the safe installation of valves and the connection of main pipelines, b…