Pakistan Meteorological Department on Sunday warned that a moderate westerly wave is expected to enter the upper parts of the country, increasing the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), debris flows and flash flooding in vulnerable areas of northern Pakistan.
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Petroleum minister, Barrick chairman discuss future of Reko Diq project
Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Petroleum, held a meeting on Sunday with John L. Thornton to review progress and discuss future plans regarding the Reko Diq copper-gold project.
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COAS Asim Munir vows strong response to future aggression
Syed Asim Munir on Sunday declared that Pakistan’s defence was fully impregnable against any external aggression and warned that any future hostile action against the country would have “serious, far-reaching and painful consequences.”
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Thunderstorm expected in Islamabad on May 10, says PMD
Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain-wind and thunderstorms in Islamabad during the next 24 hours as a westerly weather system approaches northern parts of the country.
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Fuel Prices Skyrocket as Government Hikes Petroleum Levy to Meet IMF Mandates
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has implemented a steep increase in the prices of petroleum products, raising the cost of petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by approximately Rs 15 per litre. The move, which took effect on May 9, is a direct result of the government’s commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bolster tax collection through the Petroleum Levy.
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PM Shehbaz Pays Tribute to Armed Forces on Marka-e-Haq
Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces, martyrs and veterans while commemorating “Marka-e-Haq,” describing it as a symbol of the nation’s courage, resilience and military strength.
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Pakistan Monitoring Economic Risks from Regional Conflict: Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan was closely monitoring the possible economic impact of the ongoing regional conflict on inflation, GDP growth, remittances and exports, warning that “hope alone is not a strategy.”
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PMD Forecasts Rain and Dust Storms in Upper Pakistan from May 10
Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast dust storms, thunderstorms and rain in several upper parts of Pakistan from May 10 to May 12 due to a fresh westerly wave expected to enter the country this weekend.
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Government Reviews Export Incentives for Budget 2026-27
The federal government on Saturday reviewed export promotion schemes and policy options for the upcoming federal budget 2026-27 as part of efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s exports and improve global competitiveness.
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IMF Urges Pakistan to Maintain Strong Policies Amid Middle East War
International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to maintain strong macroeconomic policies and accelerate reforms to withstand economic shocks arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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