The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a red alert across the province due to an intensifying heatwave expected to grip vast regions of Punjab in the coming days.
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Islamabad braces for thunderstorm amid prolonged heatwave
Islamabad, May 18, 2025 – After an extended period of intense heatwave, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a shift in weather patterns, with an increasing likelihood of thunderstorms in Islamabad.
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FBR expands transit fee on Afghan goods through new SRO
Islamabad, May 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally issued SRO 816(I)/2025 to expand the scope of the transit fee imposed on commercial goods destined for Afghanistan through Pakistan.
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PMD Warns of Intense Heatwave in Punjab on May 18, 2025
Islamabad, May 17, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert forecasting a severe heatwave that is expected to intensify across multiple districts of Punjab on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
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Pakistan identifies trade corridors to boost regional connectivity
Islamabad, May 17, 2025 – Pakistan has unveiled a comprehensive vision to establish itself as a vital economic link between South Asia, Central Asia, and beyond.
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Islamabad sizzles under intense heatwave with no relief in sight
Islamabad, May 17, 2025 – The residents of Islamabad are facing searing temperatures as a relentless heatwave grips the capital with no signs of abating.
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Pakistan and IMF engage in talks on salary tax rationalization
Islamabad, May 17, 2025 – Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have initiated crucial discussions on the rationalization of salary taxation in the forthcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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National Assembly approves major tax relief for banks in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 17, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at easing the financial burden on Pakistan’s banking sector, the National Assembly has ratified the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which offers substantial tax relief for banks.
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Pakistan plans major tax regime overhaul for gold trade in budget
ISLAMABAD, May 17, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan is actively reviewing proposals to reshape the tax regime for gold transactions in the upcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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No new taxes on tobacco crop, assures law minister
ISLAMABAD, May 17 — Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Friday assured the National Assembly that no new regulations or taxes have been imposed on the tobacco sector, particularly on the crop or landowners in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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