ISLAMABAD, April 23, 2026 – Pakistan has issued a nationwide heatwave alert warning of extreme temperatures across multiple regions until May 5, alongside forecasts of rain, dust storms and thunderstorms in several parts of the country between April 24 and 29.
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PM orders full transition to electric buses and motorcycles
ISLAMABAD, April 23, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that only electric buses and motorcycles be procured for government use in the future, as Pakistan accelerates efforts to shift toward clean and sustainable transport.
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Sindh partners with banks to digitise property transfer tax collection
KARACHI, April 22, 2026 – The Sindh government has signed agreements with three major banks to digitise the collection of property transfer taxes, in a move aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and revenue management.
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Karachi temperatures set to rise this weekend as heat builds
KARACHI, April 22, 2026 – The mercury is expected to rise in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and commercial hub, over the coming days as warm and dry conditions persist, according to the latest forecast from AccuWeather.
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Govt employees eligible for electric bikes under easy installment scheme
Islamabad, April 22, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that only government employees up to Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 16 will be eligible for electric bikes under a new easy installment scheme, as part of broader efforts to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Pakistan.
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Sindh plans Karachi Circular Railway mega project to ease traffic woes
Karachi, April 22, 2026 – The Sindh government has announced plans to develop the long-awaited Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) as a mega project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving urban mobility in the country’s largest city.
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PM Shehbaz urges climate action on Earth Day, calls for global cooperation
ISLAMABAD, April 22 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to environmental protection and climate action, urging collective efforts at both national and international levels to safeguard the planet.
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PM Shehbaz thanks Trump for extending Iran ceasefire, urges progress in talks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for extending a ceasefire with Iran, expressing hope that ongoing diplomatic efforts in Islamabad would lead to a broader peace agreement.
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Trump extends Iran ceasefire on Pakistan request as talks hang in balance
U.S. President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire with Iran at the request of Pakistani leaders, offering more time for fragile peace efforts even as military tensions and uncertainty persist.
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Electricity load shedding eases after improved supply, says Power Division
ISLAMABAD — Electricity supply situation has improved since April 17, leading to a marked reduction in load management during peak demand hours, the government’s Power Division said on Tuesday.
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