Karachi, April 9, 2025 – The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has strongly opposed the recent amendments to the Karachi Building and Town Planning Regulations (KBTPR) 2002, which now allow commercial activities in residential areas.
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KE Consumers to Get Rs 6.67 Billion Refund Under February FCA
ISLAMABAD, April 9, 2025 – In a welcome development for electricity users, K-Electric (KE) consumers are set to receive a substantial refund of Rs 6.67 billion under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism for February 2025.
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PM Shehbaz Welcomes $2 Billion Investment by Maersk
ISLAMABAD, April 9, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed a landmark $2 billion investment from the global shipping giant AP Moller – Maersk, describing it as a transformative move for Pakistan’s maritime and trade infrastructure.
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Thundershowers Forecast for Several Districts Across Punjab
Islamabad, April 8, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory predicting thundershowers across several districts of Punjab on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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Ministry Proposes 20% Regulatory Duty on LED Products
Islamabad, April 8, 2025 – The Ministry of Industries and Production has proposed imposing a 20% Regulatory Duty on LED lighting products as part of the federal budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025–26. The aim of this move is to encourage local manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported LED items.
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Islamabad Weather: Thundershowers to Drop Temperature
Islamabad, April 8, 2025 — Residents of Islamabad can expect a welcome change in weather conditions this week, as thundershowers are set to bring some relief from the scorching heat. According to AccuWeather, widely separated thunderstorms are expected today, leading to a noticeable drop in temperature.
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Fruit Juice Council Proposes Tariff Reduction to Boost Exports
In a significant move to uplift Pakistan’s beverage industry, the Fruit Juice Council has proposed a reduction in tariffs aimed at enhancing exports and empowering the formal sector.
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Binance Founder Joins Pakistan Crypto Council as Advisor
Islamabad — In a groundbreaking development for the country’s digital finance landscape, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the visionary founder of Binance and a global leader in the Web3 revolution, has been officially appointed as Strategic Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC).
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Punjab Weather: Rain Expected in Kashmir, Murree, and Galliyat
Islamabad, April 7, 2025 — The weather across Punjab is expected to remain predominantly hot and dry over the next 24 hours, with only select northern areas of the region likely to experience a brief spell of rain accompanied by thunderstorms.
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Islamabad Sees Cloudy Weather With Hot Conditions
Islamabad, April 7, 2025 — Residents of Islamabad should brace themselves for a stretch of hot and cloudy weather in the coming days. As temperatures continue to rise, the capital is experiencing a shift in its weather pattern that is both intense and prolonged.
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