Islamabad, October 20, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday instructed the relevant authorities to accelerate the registration of cottage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help them access business loans and contribute to Pakistan’s industrial growth.
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Dry weather forecast for Islamabad on October 21, 2025
Islamabad, October 20, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted dry and stable weather conditions for Islamabad over the next 24 hours.
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Pakistan, Iran revise SRO to strengthen barter trade ties
Islamabad, October 19, 2025 – Pakistan and Iran have revised the Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) under the Business-to-Business (B2B) Barter Trade Mechanism 2023, in a major step to enhance bilateral trade through non-cash exchanges.
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Warm weather continues to grip Karachi
Karachi, October 19, 2025 – Karachi, Pakistan’s financial and commercial hub, is set to experience persistently warm weather over the coming days as temperatures continue to soar, according to the latest forecast from AccuWeather.
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SBP calls for reforms to unlock Pakistan’s tourism
Karachi, October 18, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has emphasized that even modest improvements in tourism could significantly boost Pakistan’s economy, create millions of jobs, and empower women and youth—especially in rural regions.
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Islamabad Weather Forecast – Sunny and Dry Days Ahead
Islamabad, October 18, 2025 – The capital city of Pakistan is expected to experience sunny spells and dry weather over the next three days, with no chances of rainfall, according to the latest forecast by AccuWeather, the global weather monitoring platform.
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Aurangzeb projects FY26 GDP growth at 4% despite flood damage
Islamabad, October 17, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed confidence that Pakistan’s GDP growth will range between 3.5% and 4% in fiscal year 2025–26, despite the devastating impact of recent monsoon floods that ravaged farmland, displaced millions, and claimed over 900 lives nationwide.
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Weekly inflation rises 0.49% amid tomato price surge
Islamabad, October 17, 2025 – The weekly inflation rate in Pakistan, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 0.49% over the previous week, mainly driven by a sharp rise in tomato prices, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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Karachi Weather Update: Warm and Sunny Weekend Ahead
Karachi, October 17, 2025 – Residents of Karachi are expected to experience warm and sunny weather throughout the upcoming weekend, according to the latest forecast issued by AccuWeather.
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Pakistan’s textile exports hit $4.77 billion in 1QFY26
Karachi, October 16, 2025 – Pakistan’s textile exports surged to $4.77 billion during the first quarter (July–September) of the current fiscal year 2025–26, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday.
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