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PMD warns of thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms in Islamabad and northern regions Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms in Islamabad during the next 24 hours as a westerly weather system continues to affect northern and western parts of the country.
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NEOC warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail likely across multiple regions in next 24 hours Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday issued a nationwide weather alert warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and hailstorms expected to affect large parts of the country over the next 12 to 24 hours.
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Central bank says income inequality and regional disparities increased despite rise in household earnings Pakistan’s socio-economic disparities widened across income groups and regions over the past six years despite increases in nominal household incomes and improvements in some demographic indicators, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said in its latest report.
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Government signs offshore exploration agreements for 21 blocks under Bid Round 2025 Pakistan has formally reopened its offshore oil and gas exploration frontier after nearly two decades, with the signing of Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) and Exploration Licences (ELs) for offshore blocks awarded under Offshore Bid Round 2025.
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Cabinet Division confirms May 26–28 public holidays as Eid-ul-Adha to be observed on May 27 The government of Pakistan has announced three public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha 2026, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday.
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NAB freezes thousands of acres linked to Bahria Town Karachi and seals ‘Ali Villa’ in ongoing land inquiries Pakistan’s anti-corruption watchdog has taken possession of large tracts of land linked to Bahria Town projects in Sindh and sealed a luxury property allegedly associated with property tycoon Malik Riaz Hussain, according to an official statement issued […]
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Nationwide directive aims to strengthen infection control in hospitals, says health ministry Pakistan has made HIV testing mandatory for patients undergoing surgeries across all public and private healthcare facilities, according to an official notification issued on Tuesday.
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IG Sindh warns against glamorizing drug traffickers as police report major gains in anti-narcotics and katcha operations The Inspector General of Police Sindh on Tuesday criticized the social media portrayal of a high-profile female drug suspect known as “Pinky,” warning against glamorizing criminals and drug traffickers in ways that could influence young people.
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Export recovery signals resilience despite Middle East tensions and rising industry costs Pakistan recorded a sharp increase in textile exports in April 2026, with shipments rising more than 21% year-on-year despite trade disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.
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Markets, malls and restaurants allowed extended operations ahead of Eid-ul-Adha Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved the removal of restrictions on business operating hours across Pakistan until May 31 to facilitate Eid-ul-Adha shopping activity.
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