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Food Prices Surge Across Pakistan Ahead of Ramadan

1Mar

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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Food Prices Surge Across Pakistan Ahead of Ramadan

As Ramadan approaches, food prices across Pakistan have soared, making essential items unaffordable for many citizens. Fruits, vegetables, and meat prices have skyrocketed despite government’s official price lists, leaving consumers frustrated over unchecked inflation. Steep rise in prices over just a few days has worsened public concerns. Fruit and Vegetable Prices Climb in Lahore Markets and bazaars in Lahore are selling essential food items at rates well above official prices: Apples: Official price Rs305 per kg, market price Rs335 per kg Bananas: Official price Rs270 per dozen, market price Rs300 per dozen Guavas: Official price Rs220 per kg, market price Rs250 per kg Tomatoes: Selling at Rs20 per kg more than official rate Ginger: Official price Rs340 per kg, ma...

Zakat Nisab for Ramadan 2025 in Pakistan: Check All Details Here

Pakistan will likely begin Ramadan on March 2, 2025. Federal Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection has set the Zakat Nisab at Rs 179,689 for this year. What is Zakat Nisab? Zakat Nisab is minimum amount a Muslim must have before paying Zakat. If a person’s savings meet or exceed this amount, banks will automatically deduct Zakat from their accounts. Zakat Deduction and Affected Accounts Government has issued an official notification to banks, stating: Zakat deduction will take place on March 1 or 2, 2025, depending on when Ramadan begins. Banks will deduct Zakat from savings accounts, profit and loss-sharing accounts, and similar deposit accounts. Current accounts will remain exempt from Zakat deductions. Rules for Zakat Deduction Zakat and Us...

New School Timings for Ramadan Announced

Sindh government has announced new school timings for holy month of Ramadan. Changes apply to both single and double-shift schools across the province. New Timings in Sindh According to Sindh Education Department, primary schools running in two shifts will follow these hours: First shift: 7:30 am to 11:30 am Second shift: 11:45 am to 2:45 pm Single-shift primary schools will operate from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. On Fridays, timings will be slightly different: First shift: 7:30 am to 10:30 am Second shift: 11:45 am to 1:15 pm Single-shift schools: 8:00 am to 11:30 am For secondary and higher secondary schools, schedule will be: First shift: 7:30 am to 11:30 am Second shift: 11:45 am to 2:45 pm Single-shift schools: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm On Fridays,...