ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026 — Pakistan has made it mandatory for importers to certify that goods entering the country are not produced using forced labour, according to a government notification issued on Tuesday, in a move aimed at aligning trade practices with international labour standards.
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NEPRA scraps solar licensing fee in major relief for rooftop users after public backlash
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026: Pakistan’s power regulator has abolished the licensing requirement and application fees for small-scale solar users, in a major policy reversal aimed at accelerating rooftop solar adoption and easing public concerns over rising regulatory costs.
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PM Shehbaz orders regulatory reforms to boost investment and exports
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to simplify regulatory processes, enhance investor facilitation, and accelerate digital transformation to boost both domestic and foreign investment in Pakistan.
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Pakistan Weather Forecast: Hot, Dry Conditions Expected on April 29
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and dry weather across most parts of the country on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with a possibility of isolated rain-windstorm and thunderstorms in upper regions.
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Pakistan eyes $250m Panda bond as global fundraising push gains pace
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026 – Pakistan is preparing to tap international capital markets with a diversified fundraising strategy, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday, as the country moves toward commercial financing and away from reliance on bilateral support.
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Punjab issues heatwave alert as temperatures may hit 52°C
Lahore, April 28, 2026 – Authorities in Punjab province have issued a widespread heatwave warning as temperatures are expected to surge sharply in the coming weeks, with southern districts facing potentially extreme conditions of up to 52 degrees Celsius, officials said on Monday.
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Pakistan eyes Rs350bn tax measures in 2026–27 budget under IMF plan
Islamabad, April 28, 2026 – Pakistan is preparing tax policy changes and sweeping removal of exemptions to raise around Rs350 billion ($1.26 billion) in additional revenue in the 2026–27 fiscal year, as part of commitments under its ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
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ECC approves Rs6 billion for PIA liabilities, backs key trade and reform measures
ISLAMABAD, April 27 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Monday approved nearly Rs6 billion to support the settlement of liabilities of the national carrier, while also endorsing a series of policy measures aimed at stabilizing the economy, improving trade compliance, and strengthening governance.
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PM Shehbaz orders strategy to boost gemstone exports, eyes global markets
ISLAMABAD, April 27– Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities to formulate a comprehensive strategy to enhance Pakistan’s gemstone exports, emphasizing the country’s untapped potential in precious stones and value-added processing.
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PMD forecasts heatwave conditions with thunderstorms in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, April 27 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday forecast hot and dry weather in Islamabad over the next 24 hours, with chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rain later in the day.
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