Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – The National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances has formally recommended that the federal government explore the induction of a new electricity provider in Karachi, aiming to introduce competition and improve power services in Pakistan’s largest metropolitan city.
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Islamabad braces for more thundershowers in coming days
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – The capital city of Islamabad is expected to experience a spell of thundershowers over the weekend, as per the latest weather advisory issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday.
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Pakistan enforces new CNIC rules to enhance identity transparency
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – In a landmark move to modernize its identity management infrastructure, Pakistan has officially enforced new rules governing the issuance and regulation of the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), aimed at ensuring enhanced transparency, security, and efficiency across the national database.
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Thundershower forecast for North Punjab on Saturday: PMD
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory predicting thundershowers across several northern districts of Punjab on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
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Punjab Finance Bill 2025 introduces sweeping sales tax reforms
LAHORE, June 20, 2025 – The Punjab government has unveiled far-reaching changes to its sales tax regime under the Punjab Finance Bill 2025, marking a major structural reform aimed at expanding the tax base and digitizing the provincial economy.
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Banks should be treated as normal companies for taxation: FBR
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a firm stance on overhauling the taxation framework for banks, recommending that the banking sector be treated like any other company for taxation purposes.
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Senators disapprove carbon levy proposed in Finance Bill 2025
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – A storm is brewing in Pakistan’s Parliament as lawmakers in the Senate have strongly opposed the proposed carbon levy included in the Finance Bill 2025-26.
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Islamabad braces for thunderstorm spell amid scorching heat
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – A strong thunderstorm system is set to sweep across Islamabad in the coming days, offering much-needed respite to residents suffering under a relentless heatwave.
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Senate passes bill to access bureaucrats’ asset declarations
ISLAMABAD, June 19, 2025: In a major step toward transparency and accountability in governance, the Senate on Thursday passed the Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2025, allowing public access to the asset declarations of senior government officials. The legislation marks a significant shift in how information related to public servants’ financial interests is handled.
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Pakistan set for pre-monsoon rains starting June 20, 2025
Islamabad, June 19, 2025 – Pakistan is poised to welcome much-needed pre-monsoon rainfall as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued an alert predicting widespread wet weather from June 20, 2025.
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