A powerful winter storm has unleashed blizzard conditions across Kansas, creating hazardous travel conditions and widespread disruptions. Freezing rain, heavy snow, and gusting winds of up to 50 mph have blanketed the region, particularly impacting major highways such as US-50. The blizzard is expected to intensify throughout the day, making travel extremely dangerous.
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Clouds to Envelop Islamabad Amid Rainy Forecast
Islamabad, January 5, 2025 – Islamabad, the scenic capital of Pakistan, is bracing for cloudy skies and a spell of rain over the next two days, as per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The city is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions with intermittent rain starting Sunday morning, January 5, extending into the evening of January 6, 2025.
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Pakistan Unveils Pension Reforms to Cut Fiscal Burden
Pakistan has introduced a comprehensive set of pension reforms aimed at reducing the growing burden of pension liabilities on public finances. These reforms, announced by Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, are set to take effect from January 1, 2025. The initiative seeks to ensure fairness, sustainability, and financial stability within the nation’s pension system.
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ABAD Seeks Tax Reforms to Revive Real Estate
The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has called on the government to abolish the 3% Federal Excise Duty (FED) imposed on the housing sector to stimulate its revival. The organization stressed that this move is essential for addressing the ongoing challenges in the real estate market and boosting economic growth.
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Karachi Expects Moderate Winter Temperatures Next 3 Days
Islamabad, January 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast moderate winter temperatures for Karachi over the next three days. The city is expected to experience temperatures ranging between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius, providing a comfortable winter ambiance.
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Islamabad Residents Anticipate Delightful Winter Rain on Sunday
Islamabad, January 4, 2025 – Residents of Islamabad are looking forward to enjoying a refreshing winter rain on Sunday, January 5, 2025, as forecasted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
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New Zealand Braces for Thunderstorms and Hailstorms
Wellington, January 4, 2025 – Severe weather conditions are set to grip parts of New Zealand today, with thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain forecast across multiple regions. MetService, the country’s national weather authority, attributes this unsettled weather to a cooling upper atmosphere and an active low-pressure system.
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Pakistan Weather: Snowfall Over Hills Expected on Jan 4, 2025
Islamabad, January 3, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted snowfall over hilly areas in various regions of the country on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
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Islamabad May Face Sudden Fall in Winter Temperatures
Islamabad, January 3, 2025 – The bustling capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, is bracing for a sharp decline in winter temperatures next week, as a cold wave grips the region. The AccuWeather forecasts suggest that Islamabad’s minimum temperature could plunge to a chilling 2°C on Wednesday, January 8. Currently, the city is experiencing comparatively mild conditions, with minimum temperatures hovering around 8 to 9°C.
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Pakistan Tightens Pension Rules, Limits Multiple Benefits Draw
Islamabad, January 2, 2025 – Pakistan has introduced sweeping reforms to pension rules, effectively restricting individuals from drawing multiple pensions simultaneously. This move, outlined in a notification issued by the Pakistan Finance Division, is based on the recommendations of the Pay and Pension Commission 2020 and aims to streamline pension disbursements and curb inefficiencies in the system.
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