Islamabad, July 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the immediate establishment of a nationwide helpline to assist citizens with return filing for the tax year 2025, aiming to make the process easier, faster, and more inclusive for the general public.
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Thunderstorms expected to lash Lahore over next 72 hours
Lahore, July 14, 2025 – Residents of Lahore should brace themselves for an extended spell of thunderstorms over the next three days as the ongoing monsoon activity intensifies across Punjab.
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Punjab Weather Update – July 14, 2025
LAHORE – The weather in Punjab is expected to remain partly cloudy on Monday, July 14, 2025, with a strong chance of thundershowers and windstorms in multiple areas across the province, according to the latest advisory from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
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Monsoon rains may trigger urban flooding in Islamabad: PMD
Islamabad, July 13, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a high-alert warning, forecasting that intense monsoon rains are likely to cause urban flooding in Islamabad and surrounding areas within the next 24 hours.
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Pakistan and Vietnam to renew central bank cooperation pact
Islamabad, July 12, 2025 – Pakistan and Vietnam have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral financial ties, as senior officials from both countries agreed to renew and expand existing cooperation frameworks between their respective central banks.
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Islamabad Braces for Thundershower Spell on July 13
Islamabad, July 12, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert forecasting a spell of thundershower activity in Islamabad on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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Monsoon gains strength: PMD issues flood alerts
Islamabad, July 12, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that the ongoing monsoon system is gaining momentum and may result in flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides in various parts of the country. The PMD has urged citizens to remain cautious, especially in vulnerable areas, as a strong weather system is likely to enter northern and central Pakistan starting July 13.
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FBR to invoke Section 37A only against fraudsters: Member
Islamabad, July 12, 2025 — Dr. Hamid Ateeq Sarwar, Member Inland Revenue (Operations) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), stated that the arrest powers under Section 37A of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 will only be invoked against tax fraudsters and not legitimate traders or manufacturers.
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Pakistan, Russia ink landmark deal for revival of PSM
Islamabad, July 11, 2025 – In a major step towards reviving the country’s industrial strength, Pakistan and Russia have officially signed a protocol to restore and modernize the long-dormant Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM).
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PM Shehbaz orders modernization of outdated governance system
Islamabad, July 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated his government’s commitment to overhauling Pakistan’s outdated governance system, emphasizing the urgent need to adopt a modern, efficient, and technology-driven framework to meet present-day challenges.
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