ISLAMABAD, May 2, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a thunderstorm advisory for upper parts of the country, warning of rain, hailstorms and strong winds over the coming days.
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Pakistan inflation surges near 11% in April, above government estimates
ISLAMABAD, May 1, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation accelerated to nearly 11% in April, exceeding official projections, as rising prices and supply constraints pushed up the cost of living, data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
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IMF asks Pakistan to continue reforms implementation amid Middle East crisis
ISLAMABAD, May 1, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to press ahead with economic reforms to maintain stability as rising tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty across regional and global markets.
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Education cost rises much faster than alcoholic beverages in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: Education costs in Pakistan are rising at a much faster pace than alcoholic beverages, highlighting an uneven inflation pattern as the economy absorbs shocks from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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Pakistan hikes petrol and diesel prices to Rs400 per litre from May 1
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: The government of Pakistan has increased petrol and diesel prices to nearly Rs400 per litre, with the revised rates taking effect from May 1, 2026, according to an official notification issued on Thursday.
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PM Shehbaz extends fuel subsidy for motorcycle owners
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved a one-month extension in the fuel subsidy for motorcycle users, as well as public and goods transport, to provide relief to economically vulnerable segments.
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Saudi deposit lifts Pakistan’s forex reserves to $21.27bn
KARACHI, April 30, 2026: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $21.27 billion in the week ended April 24, 2026, following a fresh $3 billion deposit from Saudi Arabia, according to the State Bank of Pakistan.
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Karachi set to experience very hot weather in early May 2026
Karachi, April 30, 2026 — Karachi, Pakistan’s financial and commercial hub, is expected to experience very hot and intense weather conditions as May 2026 begins, with high temperatures and dangerous heat levels forecast for several days.
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Apex court upholds super tax as constitutional in landmark ruling
Islamabad, April 30, 2026 — The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has upheld the legality of the super tax, declaring Section 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 constitutional and overturning earlier judgments of the Islamabad High Court.
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Pakistan inflation may cross 10% in April 2026
Karachi, April 30, 2026 — Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to surge into double digits in April 2026, driven by rising fuel and food prices, according to a research report by Insight Securities.
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