Rain, thunderstorms and isolated heavy downpours are forecast across northern and central Punjab, with authorities warning of waterlogging and travel disruptions.
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Islamabad weather update: PMD forecasts thundershowers, issues heavy rain alert
Monsoon currents and a westerly wave are expected to bring heavy rain, with risks of urban flooding and flash floods in Islamabad and adjoining areas.
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Pakistan’s unemployment rate rises to 7.1% despite growth in employment
Employment increased by nearly 10 million over four years, but rapid labour force growth pushed unemployment to its highest level in the period.
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Pakistan’s diet quality deteriorates as households cut consumption of protein-rich foods
Economic Survey highlights declining consumption of protein-rich foods as rising prices and weaker purchasing power reduce dietary diversity.
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Pakistan lags behind South Asian average on key health indicators: Economic Survey 2025-26
Economic Survey highlights lower life expectancy and higher maternal and infant mortality in Pakistan compared with the South Asian regional average.
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Only 65% of Pakistan’s public schools have electricity: Economic Survey 2025-26
Punjab and ICT have nearly universal electricity access in government schools, while Balochistan and Sindh continue to face major infrastructure gaps.
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Punjab retains highest literacy rate among provinces in FY2025-26
Punjab retains highest literacy rate at 68% as Pakistan’s overall literacy improves to 63%, though gender and rural-urban disparities remain significant.
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Across-the-board profit rates decline seen in National Savings Schemes in FY26
Returns on Defence Savings Certificates, Regular Income Certificates and Islamic savings products decline as easing interest rates reshape National Savings returns.
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Minister calls for governance restructuring in Pakistan
Commerce minister says institutional reform is the only sustainable path to strengthen governance and enhance public service delivery in the digital age.
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Thundershowers expected across Balochistan over next 48 hours: PMD
Isolated rain and thundershowers likely in several Balochistan districts as monsoon system strengthens; PMD issues flood and landslide warnings.
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