Monitoring Report

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Vehicle ordered last year using Senate budget savings; chairman says attempt was made to return it after arrival

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PAA revises earlier notice, shifts temporary closure to 08:30am–10:30am as Middle East tensions continue to disrupt regional air travel

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Emergency stockpiles to be released immediately in Asia-Oceania and from end-March in Americas and Europe as oil prices remain near $100 per barrel

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Court says recovery initiated without mandatory notice under Income Tax Ordinance

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Customs warns carriers against non-transparent pricing after traders report emergency conflict charges imposed on shipments already in transit before escalation of regional tensions

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5–30% reductions for SOE staff, abolition of board fees, and redirected cabinet salaries part of government austerity amid economic challenges

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Faheem ur Rehman Saigol says Gerry’s Dnata’s unilateral charge adds cost pressures to already struggling exporters

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Tresmark warns upcoming import bills and $1bn Eurobond repayment could strain reserves, though remittances and controlled imports keep rupee stable in short term

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Flight operations at Islamabad airport to remain closed for two hours on March 16 as six sectors in Lahore FIR are also restricted

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FPCCI official seeks 30-day relief window, waiver of demurrage and detention charges as exporters face mounting losses

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Chemical merchants urge government to cut energy burden, warn higher petrol and power costs could hit exports, imports and inflation

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Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan has adequate essential supplies, asks officials to draft plan for surplus food exports as regional supply disruptions reshape demand