Islamabad, April 30, 2026 — Pakistan has successfully exported its first consignment to Kyrgyzstan via a land route, marking a major milestone in strengthening regional trade connectivity.
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Shehbaz Sharif Launches Rs3.2 Trillion Apna Ghar Housing Program
Islamabad, April 30, 2026 — Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched a landmark five-year Rs3.2 trillion “Apna Ghar Program”, aimed at constructing 500,000 affordable homes across Pakistan for low-income citizens.
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CCP approves PIA acquisition by Arif Habib-led consortium in key privatization move
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIA) by a consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited, marking a major step in the government’s privatization drive.
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Karachi declares heatwave emergency, KMC activates hospital response
Karachi, April 29, 2026 — Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has declared a heatwave emergency across the city as authorities brace for severe weather conditions, following directives from Mayor Murtaza Wahab.
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Federal Tax Ombudsman uncovers major tax system hack involving fake GST claims
Islamabad, April 29, 2026 — The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has exposed a significant cyber intrusion into Pakistan’s tax system, resulting in the unauthorized revision of a taxpayer’s sales tax return and fraudulent adjustment of input tax credit worth millions of rupees.
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National Accountability Bureau Recovers Nearly Rs3 Trillion in Q1 2026
Islamabad, April 29, 2026 — The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) reported a record recovery of approximately Rs2.96 trillion during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a dramatic surge in performance driven by reforms and targeted enforcement strategies.
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Pakistan to determine new petroleum prices on May 1 amid global oil surge
Islamabad, April 29, 2026 — Pakistan is set to determine new petroleum prices on Friday, May 1, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern over the recent surge in global crude oil prices and its impact on the national economy.
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PMD predicts very hot weather in southern Pakistan, rain expected in north
Islamabad, April 29, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast very hot weather conditions in southern parts of the country on Thursday, April 30, as continental air continues to dominate most regions.
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FBR lodges FIR against gold jewelers in Lahore amid tax monitoring dispute
Lahore, April 29, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against gold jewelers in Lahore after its officials faced resistance during a tax monitoring drive in the city’s major bullion markets.
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Pakistan Empowers Tax Policy Office to Draft Budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally empowered the Tax Policy Office (TPO) to prepare tax proposals for the federal budget 2026-27 after amending the Rules of Business, 1973, in a move aimed at streamlining fiscal policymaking and strengthening institutional oversight.
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