Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a comprehensive heatwave alert for large parts of Pakistan as intense and prolonged high temperatures are expected to impact multiple regions in the coming days.
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Scorching weather continues to grip Islamabad
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – The capital city remains in the grip of a scorching heatwave as temperatures continue to soar with no immediate relief in sight. According to the latest weather forecast by AccuWeather, Islamabad will remain under the influence of intense heat and bright sunshine over the next few days, making daily life increasingly uncomfortable for residents.
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Pakistan unveils ambitious draft National Tariff Policy 2025–30
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan unveiled the draft National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30 during the National Regulatory Reforms Conference held in Islamabad on Wednesday.
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Government revises solar panel tax to 10% after consultations
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at balancing fiscal needs with clean energy goals, the government has revised the proposed General Sales Tax (GST) on solar panels from 18% to 10%.
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PM Shehbaz forms committee to promote cashless economy
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a major step toward transforming Pakistan’s financial landscape by forming a high-powered committee to accelerate the adoption of a cashless economy and enhance the country’s digital payment infrastructure.
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Pakistan plains to face intense hot weather next three days
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that the plain regions of Pakistan are set to endure extreme hot weather conditions over the next three days, from June 18 to 20.
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Talks with US on tariffs very constructive: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, June 17, 2025 — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has termed the ongoing discussions with the United States regarding tariffs as “very constructive,” signaling progress toward a stronger bilateral economic relationship.
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Islamabad weather: temperatures expected to soar this week
Islamabad, June 17, 2025 – Residents of Islamabad should brace for increasingly hot weather as temperatures are expected to rise steadily throughout the week.
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Punjab announces salary, pension increases in 2025-26 Budget
Lahore, June 16, 2025 – The Punjab government has announced a 10% increase in salary and a 5% increase in pension for provincial government employees as part of its budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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Punjab unveils Rs5.34 trillion budget for FY2025-26
Lahore, June 16, 2025 – The Government of Punjab presented a record-breaking budget of Rs5.34 trillion for the fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant leap in development spending and fiscal targets.
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