Karachi, June 16, 2025 – Karachi, the bustling commercial and financial hub of Pakistan, is expected to face a significant rise in weather temperatures over the coming days, raising concerns of heat-related health risks.
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PM Shehbaz directs curtailment of FBR arrest powers
Islamabad, June 16, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has issued clear instructions to limit the arrest powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), particularly in cases that could lead to harassment of legitimate taxpayers and the business community.
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Pakistan confirms adequate petroleum stocks amid ME tensions
Islamabad, June 16, 2025 – Pakistan has confirmed that it currently possesses sufficient stocks of petroleum products and faces no immediate risk of supply disruption, despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (ME).
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Petroleum prices hike in Pakistan amid Iran-Israel conflict
Islamabad, June 16, 2025 – Pakistan has announced a sharp increase in petroleum prices, effective from June 16, 2025, amid rising global oil market volatility triggered by the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. The revision will remain in effect for the remainder of the month, ending June 30.
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Yango faces rising public distrust amid safety and service concerns
Islamabad, June 15, 2025 – Yango, once hailed as a cost-effective and user-friendly addition to Pakistan’s expanding ride-hailing ecosystem, is now facing a growing public trust deficit.
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Pakistan explores Bitcoin as strategic sovereign reserve asset
Islamabad, June 15, 2025 – Pakistan has opened a high-level dialogue on the potential use of Bitcoin as part of its sovereign reserves, signaling a significant step toward digital financial innovation.
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PMD forecasts thunderstorm across Sindh, including Karachi
Karachi, June 15, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory forecasting thunderstorm activity across multiple districts of Sindh, including the provincial capital, Karachi, over the next two days.
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Pakistan set to announce petroleum prices amid ME tensions
Karachi, June 15, 2025 – The government of Pakistan is expected to announce revised petroleum prices today for the second half of June 2025, with a likely increase due to rising global oil rates triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Thunderstorm expected across Punjab districts on June 15
Islamabad, June 14, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast thunderstorm activity across several districts of Punjab on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
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Govt raises limit, increases tax rate on cash withdrawals in FY26
Islamabad, June 14, 2025 – In a significant move to tighten financial compliance and widen the tax base, the government has announced an increase in the limit for the imposition of higher withholding tax on cash withdrawal from banks by non-filers.
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