ISLAMABAD – April 30, 2025: Despite plans for temporary relief in electricity bills, Pakistani consumers may face a hike in electricity tariff during the upcoming summer months, government officials revealed during a public hearing convened by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra).
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Social investments in Pakistan reach new highs in 2023-24
Islamabad – April 29, 2025 — The Federal Government of Pakistan significantly ramped up its current expenditure on key social sectors during the fiscal year 2023-24, with major allocations and actual spending exceeding initial budgets in health, education, and social protection, according to a report released by finance ministry on Tuesday.
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Pakistan met office predicts widespread thunderstorms from May 1
Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a detailed weather advisory forecasting widespread thunderstorms, strong winds, and rain across several regions of Pakistan from May 1 to May 4. The sudden shift in weather is attributed to a fresh westerly wave expected to enter the upper parts of the country on the evening of April 30.
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Hot and dry weather forecast for Kashmir next 24 hours
Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and dry weather conditions for Kashmir over the next 24 hours, warning that the region will continue to experience elevated temperatures and minimal cloud cover during this period.
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Islamabad braces for above-normal day temperatures
ISLAMABAD, April 29, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a sharp rise in daytime temperatures for Islamabad over the next two days, warning residents of an ongoing heatwave gripping the region.
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Non-filers likely to face transaction restrictions in upcoming budget
Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – The federal government is expected to introduce stringent measures targeting non-filers in the upcoming budget 2025–26, with new legislation likely to restrict their ability to carry out economic transactions.
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FBR chairman rallies tax officials to boost revenue collection
ISLAMABAD, April 29, 2025 — Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has urged tax officials across the country to utilize their full potential to bring transparency to their operations and significantly boost revenue collection.
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PM Shehbaz vows nationwide expansion of digital wallets
Islamabad, April 28, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that the federal government is planning to expand the use of digital wallets across Pakistan, with an integrated system that will bring provinces into a unified digital payments framework.
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FPCCI warns of profound impact of US tariffs on Pakistan’s exports
Karachi, April 28, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed serious concern over the United States’ recent decision to impose a 29% tariff on Pakistani products, warning of a profound impact on the country’s export sector.
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Punjab battles relentless heat as weather breaks no relief
Punjab, April 28, 2025 – There appears to be no immediate respite for the people of Punjab as extreme heat continues to dominate the region’s weather conditions.
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