Islamabad, September 17, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted the development of thunderstorms in several northern and upper regions of the country on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
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Pakistan, Iran ink protocols to expand $10 billion trade
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The 22nd Session of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC) concluded in Tehran with the signing of significant protocols aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation and achieving a $10 billion trade target.
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PM Shehbaz inaugurates Mashreq Digital Retail Bank in Pakistan
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the Mashreq Digital Retail Bank, describing it as a milestone in Pakistan’s journey toward a fully digital and paperless economy.
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Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio falls to 70% in FY25: finance ministry
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has reported that the country’s debt sustainability has improved over the last three fiscal years, with the debt-to-GDP ratio declining from 74 percent in Fiscal Year 2022 to 70 percent in Fiscal Year 2025.
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FBR launches action over FCA leaked report allegations
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally initiated action against individuals suspected of involvement in the unauthorized leakage of a sensitive report related to the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system.
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Thundershower Forecast for Islamabad on September 16–17
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted thundershowers in Islamabad over the next two days, with a chance of gusty winds and occasional lightning.
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Pakistan raises diesel price, keeps petrol rate steady
Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The government of Pakistan has announced a fresh adjustment in fuel prices, increasing the rate of high-speed diesel (HSD) while keeping the price of petrol unchanged for the next fortnight.
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Iran and Pakistan agree to finalize FTA, activate border markets
Tehran/Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – Pakistan and Iran have moved a step closer toward strengthening bilateral trade ties, as both countries agreed to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and operationalize border markets aimed at boosting commerce and improving connectivity.
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PMD issues nationwide alert for severe dengue outbreak
Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sounded a red alert, warning of an unusually severe risk of dengue outbreak across the country in the coming weeks.
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FBR may extend deadline for sales tax integration
Karachi, September 15, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering an extension of the deadline for sales tax integration of registered taxpayers’ invoicing systems with its central platform, following growing concerns from the business community.
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