Islamabad, October 5, 2025 – The federal government has formally notified the Federal Government Defined Contribution Pension Fund Scheme Rules, 2024, introducing a major structural reform in the country’s retirement system.
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PMD warns of widespread rains across Pakistan Oct 4-6
Islamabad, October 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert predicting widespread rains across the country starting from the night of October 4 through October 6.
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Punjab Bans Wheat Use in Poultry Feed Mills
Lahore, October 4, 2025 – The Punjab government has once again extended its province-wide ban on the use of wheat in poultry feed mills, aiming to safeguard the availability of flour and bread for the public.
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Cyclone SHAKHTI brings thunderstorms to Karachi, Sindh
Islamabad, October 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh alert stating that the developing Cyclone ‘SHAKHTI’ is expected to cause thunderstorms and rainfall in Karachi as well as several districts of Sindh.
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Pakistan’s weekly inflation rises 0.56% on fuel costs
Islamabad, October 3, 2025 – A sharp rise in petroleum prices has contributed to an increase in weekly inflation, which climbed by 0.56% during the week ending October 2, 2025, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Rain, hailstorm expected in Islamabad on Oct 4, 2025
Islamabad, October 3, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain and possible hailstorm in Islamabad on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
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High probability of Friday rain in Islamabad, PMD forecasts
Islamabad, October 2, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a strong chance of rain in Islamabad on Friday, October 3, as weather systems from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea continue to affect the region.
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Aurangzeb showcases economic gains, investor confidence
Peshawar, October 2, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Thursday underscored the government’s achievements in restoring economic stability and strengthening investor confidence.
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Balochistan launches digital system for Zakat distribution
Quetta, October 2, 2025 – In a landmark decision to improve welfare governance, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced the introduction of a fully digital mechanism for the province’s Zakat and Auqaf Department.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit jumps 35% in Q1 FY26
Islamabad, October 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s merchandise trade deficit expanded significantly during the first quarter of the current fiscal year (July–September 2025), as import payments outpaced export earnings, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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