Islamabad, February 14, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast predicting rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in Karachi and other parts of Pakistan from February 16 to 17, 2026. The weather is expected as a shallow westerly system approaches the country.
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PM Shehbaz launches Rs38 billion Ramazan relief package 2026 for 12.1 million households
Islamabad, February 14, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Ramazan Relief Package 2026 on Saturday, providing financial assistance to over 12.1 million households across Pakistan. Under this initiative, each household will receive Rs13,000 via digital wallets during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Islamabad weather update: dry conditions for Sunday predicted
Islamabad, February 14, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday issued the latest weather forecast for Islamabad, predicting dry and cold conditions on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
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Weekly inflation eases 0.59% ahead of Ramadan: PBS
Islamabad, February 13, 2026 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday that the weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.59% just ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
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All you need to know about Zakat deduction in Pakistan for 2026
Karachi, February 13, 2026 – Banks across Pakistan will remain closed next week for the annual deduction of Zakat on the first day of Ramadan, subject to the sighting of the moon, in line with the country’s Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980.
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Banks disburse Rs1.41 trillion in agricultural loans as growers rise to 2.97 million
Karachi, February 13, 2026 — Agricultural credit disbursements by Pakistan’s banking sector surged to Rs1.412 trillion during the first half of FY26, while the number of borrowers increased to 2.97 million, reflecting broader financial inclusion and improved access to credit for farmers nationwide.
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British America Tobacco delegation urges stable FED regime to boost investment in Pakistan
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a high-level meeting with a British American Tobacco (BAT) delegation today, led by Ms. Pascale Meulemeester, Regional Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, along with senior executives from BAT and Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC).
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb reaffirms support for PM’s fan replacement program
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the Ministry of Finance’s full commitment to supporting the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program, terming it a key initiative for energy conservation, fiscal responsibility, and climate action.
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PMD forecasts cold and dry weather across Pakistan on February 13, 2026
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly cold and dry weather across most parts of the country on Friday, February 13, 2026, with very cold conditions expected in hilly and northern regions during early morning and night hours.
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DGPC initiates regulatory action against three petroleum exploration companies
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 – The Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions (DGPC) has launched regulatory proceedings against three exploration and production companies over alleged violations of petroleum rules, Parliamentary Secretary for Energy (Petroleum Division) Mian Khan Bugti informed the National Assembly on Thursday.
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