Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the Mashreq Digital Retail Bank, describing it as a milestone in Pakistan’s journey toward a fully digital and paperless economy.
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Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio falls to 70% in FY25: finance ministry
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has reported that the country’s debt sustainability has improved over the last three fiscal years, with the debt-to-GDP ratio declining from 74 percent in Fiscal Year 2022 to 70 percent in Fiscal Year 2025.
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FBR launches action over FCA leaked report allegations
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally initiated action against individuals suspected of involvement in the unauthorized leakage of a sensitive report related to the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system.
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Thundershower Forecast for Islamabad on September 16–17
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted thundershowers in Islamabad over the next two days, with a chance of gusty winds and occasional lightning.
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Pakistan raises diesel price, keeps petrol rate steady
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The government of Pakistan has announced a fresh adjustment in fuel prices, increasing the rate of high-speed diesel (HSD) while keeping the price of petrol unchanged for the next fortnight.
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Iran and Pakistan agree to finalize FTA, activate border markets
Tehran/Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – Pakistan and Iran have moved a step closer toward strengthening bilateral trade ties, as both countries agreed to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and operationalize border markets aimed at boosting commerce and improving connectivity.
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PMD issues nationwide alert for severe dengue outbreak
Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sounded a red alert, warning of an unusually severe risk of dengue outbreak across the country in the coming weeks.
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FBR may extend deadline for sales tax integration
Karachi, September 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering an extension of the deadline for sales tax integration of registered taxpayers’ invoicing systems with its central platform, following growing concerns from the business community.
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Govt approves high-speed rail service for Rawalpindi-Islamabad
Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – In a landmark move aimed at easing urban mobility, the federal government has approved the establishment of a modern high-speed rail service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
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Islamabad weather: Heavy rainfall expected September 15–16
Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert predicting heavy rainfall in Islamabad and its surrounding areas over the next two days.
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