AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPakistan-India Aviation Tensions: Pakistan Airports Authority extended the airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft until Aug 24, forcing longer routes and higher costs for Indian airlines. Gold & Household Costs: Gold in Pakistan jumped Rs2,400 per tola to Rs424,236, with 10-gram prices also rising; the move tracks global bullion gains and rupee swings. National Savings: The federal government cut profit rates on National Savings Schemes, lowering returns for Bahbood, Pensioners’ and Regular Income Certificates. Public Services Upgrade: The Ministry of IT is set to roll out a nationwide framework for Asaan Khidmat Centers, standardising one-window citizen services beyond Islamabad. Legal & Courts: The Supreme Court ruled input tax adjustment claims on construction materials (cement/steel) are inadmissible under the Sales Tax Act. Security & Rights: A rights group alleged two more civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan. Diplomacy & Education: The US closed its Consulate General in Peshawar, shifting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa engagement to Islamabad; meanwhile, 85 Pakistani students won Fulbright scholarships. Weather Watch: PMD forecast widespread monsoon rains, windstorms and thundershowers across Pakistan from July 18-25. Karachi Development: Karachi’s SIEHS-1122 emergency base was inaugurated in Orangi, and Sindh pushed faster Solar Home System kit distribution.
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