Islamabad, May 15, 2025 – Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, announced substantial reductions in electricity tariffs across residential, industrial, and agricultural sectors during the National Assembly’s question hour on Thursday.
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Islamabad scorched by blazing sunshine as heatwave intensifies
Islamabad, May 15, 2025 – The capital city of Pakistan is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with blazing sunshine gripping the region and no signs of relief in the coming days.
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Pakistan considers tax relief for tobacco sector in FY26 budget
The federal government is currently evaluating a proposal to extend significant tax relief to the tobacco sector in the forthcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. Industry representatives have reportedly submitted two key demands: the creation of a third excise duty tier with a lower rate of Rs 2,525 per 1,000 cigarette sticks, and a reduction in the current federal excise duty (FED) from Rs 5,050 to Rs 3,800 per 1,000 sticks.
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Petrol and diesel prices expected to rise from May 16, 2025
ISLAMABAD, May 15, 2025 – Consumers across Pakistan should brace for a potential hike in fuel costs, as the federal government is likely to approve an increase of over Rs 4 per litre in the prices of both petrol and diesel, starting May 16.
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Pakistan boils as deadly May 2025 heatwave looms
Pakistan is preparing to face its first major heatwave of May 2025, as forecast by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
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Brutal heatwave to scorch Sindh, Punjab, KP, Balochistan: PMD
ISLAMABAD, May 14, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a stern warning about a prolonged heatwave expected to grip large parts of the country, particularly affecting the provinces of Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
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No rain expected: Islamabad swelters under prolonged hot weather
Islamabad, May 14, 2025 – The federal capital is currently in the grip of an intense heatwave, with Islamabad facing persistently hot weather that is expected to continue without interruption for the rest of the week.
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Gem and jewellery exports grind to halt amid SRO suspension
Karachi, May 14, 2025 – Pakistan’s once vibrant gem and jewellery export sector has come to an abrupt standstill following a recent and unexpected move by the federal government.
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CCP fines Al Ghazi Tractors Rs40 million over deceptive marketing
ISLAMABAD, May 14, 2025 — The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a substantial penalty of Rs40 million on Al Ghazi Tractors Limited for engaging in deceptive marketing that misled consumers about the performance of its products.
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Russia to establish new steel mill in Karachi to boost bilateral ties
Islamabad, May 13, 2025 — In a significant step toward enhancing economic cooperation, Russia and Pakistan have agreed to establish a new steel mill in Karachi, reinforcing their growing bilateral relationship.
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