Islamabad, January 13, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast very cold and dry weather for several districts of Punjab on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with dense fog and frost likely in many areas.
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FBR plans tough measures against tax evaders through Finance Bill 2026
Islamabad, January 13, 2026: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to introduce stringent laws targeting tax evasion under the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to broaden the tax net and increase revenue collection from affluent individuals and businesses.
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NEPRA approves 2026 uniform electricity tariff, sparking industry concerns over costs
ISLAMABAD: Despite strong resistance from industry and export-oriented businesses, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has moved ahead with approving a uniform national average electricity tariff for Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and K-Electric (KE) for Calendar Year 2026, a decision that has reignited debate over the sustainability of Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness.
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PMD dismisses viral claims of extreme cold wave across Pakistan
Islamabad, January 12, 2026 – Certain social media platforms are circulating misleading and unverified weather forecasts claiming that Pakistan will experience an extreme and record-breaking cold wave between January 16 and January 25. These reports have sparked unnecessary concern among the public by suggesting historically low temperatures across the country.
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Weather forecast: Islamabad braces for frost as severe cold persists
Islamabad, January 12, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of intensifying cold conditions in Islamabad, with frost likely to occur during the next 24 hours, particularly in the early morning hours.
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PTBA urges FBR to end unequal enforcement of section 7E on properties
The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately stop what it described as the discriminatory enforcement of Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, relating to tax on immovable properties.
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PRA issues notices to Punjab wedding halls over sales tax compliance
Lahore, January 12, 2026 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has stepped up its enforcement campaign against tax evasion by issuing notices to wedding halls and event venues across the province for failing to maintain proper sales tax records.
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FBR top officials visit Balochistan to boost anti-smuggling efforts
Quetta, January 11, 2026 — In a move to strengthen anti-smuggling enforcement and promote legitimate trade, senior officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) visited Customs House Quetta on 8th and 9th January 2026. The delegation was led by Syed Shakeel Shah, Member (Customs Operations), FBR, Islamabad, accompanied by Basit Maqsood Abbasi, Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad.
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Pakistan Weather Forecast for January 12, 2026
Islamabad, January 11, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued the latest nationwide weather forecast for Monday, January 12, 2026, highlighting continued cold conditions, dense fog in plains, and chances of light precipitation in northern regions.
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Consumers face Rs2.2 trillion bills for unused electricity as lawmakers slam Nepra
Islamabad, January 11, 2026 — Senior lawmakers have strongly criticized Pakistan’s power regulator after revelations that consumers are being charged Rs2.2 trillion for electricity that was neither generated nor consumed, largely due to capacity payments to power producers.
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