Islamabad, July 3, 2025 – Monsoon season is in full swing, and the people of Punjab should brace themselves for more wet weather heading their way this Friday, July 4, 2025.
(more…)Author: Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz
-
Islamabad braces for thundershower spell on July 4, 2025
Islamabad, July 3, 2025 — Get your umbrellas ready! The capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad, is expected to experience a fresh spell of thundershowers over the next 48 hours, according to the latest advisory issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday.
(more…) -
FBR unleashes on-spot customs checks on cleared goods
Islamabad, July 3, 2025 — In a bold move to tighten its grip on the movement of goods across the country, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has empowered customs officials to reexamine cargo — even after it has been cleared from customs stations.
(more…) -
PMD issues red alert as monsoon gains fierce strength
Islamabad, July 2, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has rung loud alarm bells as the monsoon season prepares to intensify dramatically by the weekend.
(more…) -
PM Shehbaz applauds record 42% growth in FBR tax collection
Islamabad, July 2, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday commended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Ministry of Finance for achieving an unprecedented 42% surge in tax collection during the fiscal year 2024-25 — marking the most significant year-on-year revenue growth in a decade, as reported by APP.
(more…) -
Cloudy Weather Forecast in Karachi – July 2, 2025 Update
Karachi, July 2, 2025 – Karachi is expected to remain under the spell of cloudy weather over the next three days, with intermittent sunshine and breezy afternoons creating a mix of conditions for residents of Pakistan’s largest city.
(more…) -
Petroleum smuggling into Pakistan drops amid Iran-Israel conflict
Karachi, July 2, 2025 – Petroleum product sales in Pakistan surged by 8% year-on-year (YoY) in June 2025, driven primarily by a significant decline in cross-border smuggling amid heightened geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel.
(more…) -
PMD predicts hot weather across Pakistan with thundershowers
Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that hot and humid weather will persist in most parts of the country over the next two days.
(more…) -
Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices for first fortnight of July 2025
Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – In a move likely to spark inflationary concerns, the Government of Pakistan has announced a sharp increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, effective from midnight, July 1, 2025.
(more…) -
Federal government scraps electricity duty from monthly utility bills
Islamabad, June 30, 2025 — The federal government has announced that the collection of electricity duty through power bills will be discontinued starting July 2025. The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has urged all provincial governments to follow suit and adopt alternative mechanisms for collecting provincial levies and duties.
(more…)