Islamabad, May 17, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a high-level meeting on Friday with representatives of American businesses in Pakistan to discuss key tax and economic proposals for the upcoming 2025-26 federal budget.
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PMD forecasts very hot weather for Sindh on May 17, 2025
Islamabad, May 16, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Sindh, predicting very hot and dry weather across most districts of the province on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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Pakistan’s textile exports near $15 Billion in 10MFY25
Islamabad, May 16, 2025 – Pakistan’s textile exports have shown a strong performance during the first ten months (July to April) of the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching close to the $15 billion mark.
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Heatwave horror: Islamabad braces for fiery weekend onslaught
Islamabad, May 16, 2025 – The federal capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, is set to remain under the grip of an intense heatwave throughout the upcoming weekend, with temperatures forecast to remain dangerously high on Saturday and Sunday.
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Sindh withdraws law allowing commercial use of residential plots
KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has officially withdrawn a contentious notification that had permitted commercial activities on residential plots.
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Pakistan keeps petrol price unchanged until May 31, 2025
In a recent announcement, the government of Pakistan has decided to maintain the current petrol price at Rs252.63 per litre for the second half of May 2025.
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Pakistan Crypto Council chief discusses blockchain with US envoy
Islamabad, May 15, 2025 — In a major step toward deepening U.S.-Pakistan collaboration in the digital space, Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, held an important meeting with Natalia Baker, the Acting U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan. The discussion focused on harnessing the power of blockchain and crypto technologies to unlock opportunities for Pakistan’s youth and strengthen bilateral ties.
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CCP triumphs as tribunal backs penalty on Diamond Paints
Islamabad, May 15, 2025 — The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has affirmed the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) decision in a high-profile deceptive marketing case against Diamond Paints.
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PMD warns scorching heatwave to sear Pakistan relentlessly
Islamabad, May 15, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an advisory warning that an intense heatwave will grip most parts of the country over the next four days. The PMD forecasts unusually high temperatures, urging the public to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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Government moves toward tax relief on infant milk powder: minister
ISLAMABAD, May 15, 2025 — Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has assured Nestlé Pakistan of the government’s firm commitment to reducing or eliminating taxes on infant milk powder, recognizing its critical role in child nutrition and development.
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