Dhaka, June 22, 2025 — Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day death toll from COVID-19 this year, with five fatalities reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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Rain expected in Islamabad amid pre-monsoon activity
Islamabad, June 22, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted the likelihood of rain in Islamabad and its adjoining areas on Monday, June 23, 2025, as part of ongoing pre-monsoon weather activity affecting the upper regions of the country.
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Minister orders uninterrupted electricity supply during Muharram
Islamabad, June 22, 2025 – In preparation for the upcoming sacred month of Muharram, Federal Minister for Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, has directed all electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) to implement urgent and comprehensive measures to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply during the observance period.
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Punjab Weather Forecast for June 23, 2025
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the Punjab weather forecast for Monday, June 23, 2025, indicating that the province is expected to experience predominantly hot and humid conditions, with chances of isolated rain and thunderstorms in several districts.
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FBR moves to track undocumented transactions via banks
ISLAMABAD, June 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a key initiative under the Finance Bill 2025-26 aimed at curbing undocumented economic activity by capturing high-value banking transactions made by unregistered businesses across Pakistan.
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FBR proposes tax concessions on SCRA investments
ISLAMABAD, June 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a key amendment under the Finance Bill 2025-26 aimed at regulating tax benefits for investments made through Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRA).
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Salary income up to Rs1.2 million to pay 1% tax: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday announced significant tax relief for the salaried class, stating that salary income of up to Rs1.2 million annually will now be subject to only 1% income tax from the next fiscal year.
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National Assembly recommends new electricity provider in Karachi
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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