Karachi, April 28, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed serious concern over the United States’ recent decision to impose a 29% tariff on Pakistani products, warning of a profound impact on the country’s export sector.
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Punjab battles relentless heat as weather breaks no relief
Punjab, April 28, 2025 – There appears to be no immediate respite for the people of Punjab as extreme heat continues to dominate the region’s weather conditions.
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Blistering heatwave engulfs Pakistan provinces till April 30, 2025
Islamabad, April 27, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning regarding extreme heat conditions gripping all provinces of the country, with temperatures expected to stay unusually high until April 30, 2025.
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Islamabad weather: extreme hot conditions forecast 2025
Islamabad, April 27, 2025 – Residents and visitors in Islamabad should brace themselves for an intense wave of hot weather in the coming days.
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SBP Governor underscores economic reforms at IMF-WB meetings
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, reiterated Pakistan’s strengthening macroeconomic stability and improving outlook during a series of high-profile meetings with executives from top global financial and investment institutions such as JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank, Jefferies, and major credit rating agencies. These discussions took place on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank (WB) Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
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PMD alerts of rising temperatures 7°C above average
Islamabad, April 26, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert forecasting a severe heatwave across multiple districts, warning that temperatures could soar up to 7°C above normal in several regions over the coming days.
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PM Shehbaz issues stern warning over potential water disruption
Karachi, April 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a stern warning that any attempt by India to divert or block Pakistan share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty would be met with a full-force response.
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Saturday rain unlikely as Islamabad heats up
Islamabad, April 26, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory predicting only a low chance of rainfall in Islamabad on Saturday.
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Heatwave grips Pakistan, PMD predicts temperature surge
Islamabad, April 25, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a strong heatwave warning, forecasting a significant rise in temperature across the country due to the development of a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere. The heatwave is expected to begin on April 26 and persist through April 30, affecting both southern and northern regions of Pakistan.
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Weekly SPI inflation falls 1.92% on electricity charges drop
Islamabad, April 25, 2025 – The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation dropped by 1.92% during the week ending April 24, 2025, according to the latest report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The decrease in inflation was primarily driven by a substantial 19.17% fall in electricity charges for the first quarter (Q1), offering some relief to consumers amid persistent economic pressures.
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