Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain-wind and thunderstorms in Islamabad during the next 24 hours as a westerly weather system approaches northern parts of the country.
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Fuel Prices Skyrocket as Government Hikes Petroleum Levy to Meet IMF Mandates
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has implemented a steep increase in the prices of petroleum products, raising the cost of petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by approximately Rs 15 per litre. The move, which took effect on May 9, is a direct result of the government’s commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bolster tax collection through the Petroleum Levy.
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PM Shehbaz Pays Tribute to Armed Forces on Marka-e-Haq
Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces, martyrs and veterans while commemorating “Marka-e-Haq,” describing it as a symbol of the nation’s courage, resilience and military strength.
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Pakistan Monitoring Economic Risks from Regional Conflict: Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan was closely monitoring the possible economic impact of the ongoing regional conflict on inflation, GDP growth, remittances and exports, warning that “hope alone is not a strategy.”
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PMD Forecasts Rain and Dust Storms in Upper Pakistan from May 10
Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast dust storms, thunderstorms and rain in several upper parts of Pakistan from May 10 to May 12 due to a fresh westerly wave expected to enter the country this weekend.
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Government Reviews Export Incentives for Budget 2026-27
The federal government on Saturday reviewed export promotion schemes and policy options for the upcoming federal budget 2026-27 as part of efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s exports and improve global competitiveness.
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IMF Urges Pakistan to Maintain Strong Policies Amid Middle East War
International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to maintain strong macroeconomic policies and accelerate reforms to withstand economic shocks arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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IMF unlocks $1.2 billion for Pakistan after key loan review approval
International Monetary Fund has approved the latest loan review for Pakistan, unlocking approximately $1.2 billion in fresh financing under the ongoing bailout programme, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed on Friday.
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Pakistan Drops Petrol Bomb: Fuel Prices Soar Above Rs414 Per Litre
Pakistan has witnessed another devastating fuel price hike after the federal government sharply increased petrol and diesel prices by nearly Rs15 per litre, pushing both products above the alarming Rs414 mark for the first time.
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Sindh braces for severe heatwave as temperatures near 49°C
The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Friday issued a heatwave alert for Sindh, warning that hot to very hot and dry weather conditions are expected to persist across most parts of the province over the next three days.
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