Karachi braces for monsoon thunderstorm deluge
Karachi, August 2, 2025 – Residents of Karachi can expect wet and breezy conditions over the weekend and into next week, as monsoon activity picks up in the region.
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Author: Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz
Senators urge tax clarity for EPZA revamp
Karachi, August 1, 2025 – The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production, led by Senator Aon Abbas, visited the headquarters of the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) on Friday to review key challenges facing Pakistan’s industrial zones and to explore policy improvements that can enhance investor confidence.
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Monsoon currents bring more rain to Pakistan: PMD
Islamabad, August 1, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reported that monsoon currents have begun penetrating the upper and central regions of the country, bringing increased chances of rain and thunderstorms in the coming days.
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FBR issues urgent fire safety orders after Islamabad incident
Islamabad, August 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued strict directives to all field offices across Pakistan to immediately implement enhanced fire safety protocols in the wake of a recent fire incident at a key tax office.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation rises to 4.1% in July 2025
Islamabad, August 1, 2025 — Pakistan’s headline inflation rose to 4.1% in July 2025, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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FBR exceeds revenue collection target for July 2025
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved a strong start to the fiscal year 2025-26 by surpassing its revenue collection target for July 2025.
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Trump significantly reduces U.S. tariff on Pakistan to 19%
WASHINGTON – In a significant development for bilateral trade, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Pakistan will face a reduced tariff rate of 19% on its exports to the United States, down from the previously proposed 29%.
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Pakistan sharply cuts petrol price by Rs7.54 per liter
Islamabad, July 31, 2025 – In a significant move, the Government of Pakistan has announced a sharp cut in the price of petrol by Rs7.54 per liter, providing some relief to the general public.
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Minister defends sugar export policy amid public concerns
Islamabad, July 31, 2025 – Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Thursday strongly defended the government’s decision to allow the export of sugar amid rising concerns about local market conditions.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan from August 1, 2025
Pakistan is preparing to announce new petroleum prices tonight, effective from August 1, 2025, for the first half of the month.
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