KARACHI, August 31, 2025 – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed provincial authorities to maintain strict vigilance over embankments and irrigation systems along both banks of the River Indus amid forecasts of a potential flood.
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Sindh government on high alert for flood emergency: Memon
KARACHI, August 31, 2025 – The Sindh government has placed all relevant departments on high alert to deal with any potential flood emergency across the province.
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SC declares customs case against Commander Agro void
Islamabad, August 31, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that customs proceedings against M/s Commander Agro (Private) Limited were time-barred under the Customs Act, 1969, while overturning a Lahore High Court (LHC) ruling.
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PMD issues fresh warning of floods amid ongoing rainfall
Islamabad, August 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has renewed its warning about potential floods across several regions of the country as fresh monsoon rains continue to lash various provinces.
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Floods challenge FBR in meeting August tax collection targets
Islamabad, August 30, 2025 – The devastating floods that have swept across several regions of Pakistan are creating serious hurdles for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in meeting its monthly tax collection targets.
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Pakistan monsoon update for Sunday, August 31, 2025
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its latest monsoon advisory for Sunday, August 31, 2025, warning of widespread rain, thunderstorms, and potential flooding in several regions of the country.
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Sindh on red alert ahead of Indus River flood surge
KARACHI: After days of relentless rainfall and urban flooding, the province of Sindh is now bracing for an extremely high flood surge in the Indus River, forecast for September 4 and 5, according to a warning issued by the Meteorological Department on Thursday.
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Finance ministry warns of flood impact on Pakistan economy
Islamabad, August 28, 2025 – Pakistan’s finance ministry has issued a cautionary note, warning that flood-related damages could exert additional fiscal pressures and disrupt essential food supplies in key agricultural zones.
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ECC approves Rs30 billion grant for closure of Utility Stores
Islamabad, August 28, 2025 – In a significant fiscal move, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved a technical supplementary grant of Rs30.216 billion to facilitate the orderly closure of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) of Pakistan.
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EOBI releases pensions after ombudsman’s intervention
Islamabad, August 28, 2025 – In a significant move to uphold the rights of retired workers, the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) has released long-delayed pensions and dues following a directive from the Federal Ombudsman.
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