Islamabad, August 23, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed authorities to ramp up relief and rescue operations in the flood-affected region of Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, following the recent Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).
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NA committee flags transparency issues in Rs172 billion project
Islamabad, August 23, 2025 – The National Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division has expressed serious concerns over the award of a massive infrastructure contract worth Rs172 billion, citing the need for greater transparency and accountability in the process.
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NDMA warns of deadly monsoon, flooding risks soar
Pakistan is bracing for one of the most dangerous monsoon spells of the season, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warning of widespread flooding and intense downpours across the country from August 23 to 30.
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FBR hosts return filing awareness session at Islamabad Chamber
Islamabad, August 22, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) organized a return filing awareness session at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday, aimed at promoting a stronger tax culture and guiding taxpayers on compliance procedures.
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Karachi police receive directives ahead of new rain spell
Karachi, August 22, 2025 – The Karachi police have been placed on high alert following the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) forecast of heavy rainfall over the coming days.
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NDMA warns of urban flooding in Karachi and Hyderabad
Islamabad, August 21, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a fresh alert predicting intense rainfall in Karachi and Hyderabad between August 24 and 28, heightening the threat of urban flooding and related hazards.
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Monsoon thunder: Pakistan braces for new spell from August 23
Islamabad, August 21, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sounded a high-alert warning as a powerful Monsoon system prepares to sweep across the country from August 23 to 29, bringing torrential rains, windstorms, and thundershowers.
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Pakistan’s textile exports surge 32% in July 2025
ISLAMABAD, August 21, 2025 – Pakistan’s textile exports posted a robust 32% increase in July 2025, the first month of the new financial year (2025-26), compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday.
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Monsoon chaos: Urban flooding nightmare threatens Karachi
KARACHI, August 20, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sounded an alarming weather advisory, warning that an intense monsoon system could unleash catastrophic urban flooding across Karachi within the next 24 hours.
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ECC approves Rs5.8 billion relief package for monsoon victims
Islamabad, August 20, 2025 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved a significant relief package worth Rs5.8 billion for those affected by the devastating monsoon rains.
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