Islamabad, February 7, 2026: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain, gusty winds, and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over hilly areas, across Balochistan and upper parts of the country from the night of February 8 to February 10, 2026, as a westerly weather system is set to enter western regions and move northward.
(more…)Author: Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz
-
Weather update: Cold winds to grip Islamabad on February 7, 2026
Islamabad, February 6, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday issued a weather update for Islamabad, forecasting gusty cold winds and chilly conditions in the federal capital on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
(more…) -
Pakistan confirms no external financing gap, UAE loan talks and IMF review on track
ISLAMABAD, February 5, 2026: Pakistan’s government has assured there is no external financing gap ahead of the arrival of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission later this month for the third review under the ongoing $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized that ongoing discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the rollover of a $3 billion loan are on track.
(more…) -
Weather update: Rain predicted for Islamabad on February 6, 2026
Islamabad, February 5, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain for Islamabad on Friday, February 6, 2026, as a shallow westerly weather system is expected to affect upper parts of the country.
(more…) -
FBR signals flexibility as super tax recovery may be spread over installments
Islamabad, February 4, 2026: In a significant conciliatory gesture toward the corporate sector, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial has announced that the revenue authority is prepared to recover super tax liabilities through installment-based mechanisms on a case-by-case basis, easing concerns over abrupt enforcement.
(more…) -
Pakistan Weather Update – February 4, 2026
Islamabad, February 4, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday issued the latest nationwide weather update, forecasting predominantly cold and dry conditions across most regions of the country.
(more…) -
PM Shehbaz welcomes World Bank President Banga, praises support for Pakistan’s growth
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today met Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group (WBG), in Islamabad. This marked Mr. Banga’s first official visit to Pakistan as World Bank President.
(more…) -
Karachi to witness gradual rise in temperatures as winter fades
Karachi, February 2, 2026 — The winter chill in Karachi is steadily easing, with the port city expected to experience a gradual rise in temperatures over the next three days. Weather conditions are set to turn warmer and more pleasant, signaling an early transition toward spring-like conditions.
(more…) -
Pakistan raises diesel price by Rs11.30 per liter, petrol price unchanged
Islamabad, January 31, 2026 — The federal government on Saturday announced an increase in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) while keeping petrol prices unchanged for the first fortnight of February 2026. The revised prices will come into effect from February 1, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division.
(more…) -
Ogra increases LPG prices across Pakistan from February 1, 2026
Islamabad, January 31, 2026 — The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has announced an increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, adding further pressure on household budgets amid rising inflation.
(more…)