Islamabad, July 18, 2025 – Rashid Mehmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has issued a strong warning that the repeated release of tax fraudsters poses a serious threat to the credibility and effectiveness of Pakistan’s tax enforcement regime.
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Karachi likely to receive monsoon showers on July 18
Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast monsoon showers for Karachi on Friday, July 18, 2025, bringing relief from the prevailing heat and humidity.
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Monsoon system enters Sindh bringing heavy rains: PMD
Islamabad, July 17, 2025 — A powerful monsoon system has entered Sindh, triggering widespread rainfall across the province and other parts of Pakistan, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed on Thursday.
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Saudi Arabia awards Diriyah Arena contract to Chinese giant
Riyadh, July 17, 2025 – In a bold move to accelerate its cultural and tourism ambitions, Saudi Arabia has awarded a $1.53 billion contract to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the construction of a landmark entertainment complex near Riyadh.
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Parliament erupts over shocking tax breaks on sugar imports
Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – A political storm is brewing in the corridors of power as furious lawmakers launch scathing criticism over what they describe as a “sweet scandal” — massive tax breaks granted on sugar imports by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Government caps sugar retail price at Rs175 per kilogram
Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – In a move aimed at stabilizing market prices and providing relief to consumers, the federal government has fixed the maximum retail price of sugar at Rs175 per kilogram.
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Federal cabinet approves 15% increase in EOBI pension
Islamabad, July 16, 2025 – The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved a 15% increase in monthly pensions distributed by the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), a move that will directly benefit hundreds of thousands of retired workers across Pakistan.
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CDNS announces winners of Rs750 prize bond draw
Islamabad, July 16, 2025 – The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has officially announced the results of the Rs750 prize bond draw, held on July 15, 2025, in Rawalpindi.
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Port Qasim Shipping Operations Update – July 16, 2025
Karachi, July 16, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its latest update on shipping operations, detailing vessel activity and cargo movement over the past 24 hours.
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PMD forecasts widespread rains across Pakistan: weather update
Islamabad, July 16, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh forecast predicting widespread rains across the country over the next two days.
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