Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – The National Wheat Oversight Committee announced that the illustrative wheat procurement price has been fixed at Rs3,500 per 40 kilograms, with provinces briefed to ensure smooth implementation of procurement operations ahead of the new harvesting season.
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Pakistan sets Rs300 as minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr for 2026
Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – Pakistan has announced that the minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr and Fidya for 2026 will be set at Rs300 per person, with amounts calculated according to different food categories and prevailing market prices. The move aims to make it easier for Muslims across the country to fulfill their religious obligations ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Government to cut taxes to lower electricity tariffs: Awais Leghari
Dera Ghazi Khan, February 22, 2026 – Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari on Saturday said the government is actively working to reduce electricity tariffs by cutting taxes, aiming to provide tangible relief to households, businesses, and industries struggling with rising energy costs.
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Karachi weather turns hotter, rising risk of dehydration
Karachi, February 22, 2026 – Karachi, Pakistan’s financial and commercial hub, is bracing for hotter days ahead, with meteorologists warning of an increased risk of dehydration and heat-related illnesses as temperatures climb this week.
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Supreme Court rules blocking CNIC violates fundamental rights
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared illegal the Sindh High Court’s order to block a citizen’s Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to enforce a court judgment, ruling that depriving a person of their CNIC infringes on the fundamental right to life.
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Karachi remains integral to Sindh as Assembly rejects divisive separation attempts
The Provincial Assembly of Sindh on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution opposing any attempt to divide Sindh or carve out Karachi as a separate province, affirming the province’s territorial integrity and historical significance.
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Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court curbs trade powers
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced an immediate increase in worldwide tariffs on goods entering the United States from 10% to 15%, intensifying global trade tensions just a day after the US Supreme Court largely struck down his sweeping tariff program.
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Aurangzeb, US Commerce Secretary vow to bolster trade ties
Islamabad, February 21, 2026 – A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held talks with Howard A. Lutnick, at the US Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations.
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PMD warns of rising temperatures in Sindh amid dry weather
Islamabad, February 21, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert for Sindh, warning residents of a gradual rise in temperatures across the province over the weekend.
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Industry gets Rs12.13 billion electricity relief in two months under surplus package
Islamabad, February 21, 2026 — The Power Division announced that industrial consumers in Pakistan received electricity tariff relief worth Rs12.125 billion during December 2025 and January 2026 under the government’s Industrial Surplus Electricity Package.
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