Islamabad, June 26, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of weather events, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has unleashed an urgent and sensational alert: a powerful downpour is set to hammer large swathes of the country over the next 72 hours, triggering chaos, floods, and widespread disruption.
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Bank accounts of unregistered sales tax evaders face suspension
Islamabad, June 26, 2025 – In a bold and unprecedented move, the government has armed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with new powers to crack down on unregistered sales tax evaders, targeting their bank accounts under the amended Finance Bill 2025-26.
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Aurangzeb to present amended Finance Bill 2025 for NA Approval
Islamabad, June 26, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, is set to present the amended Finance Bill, 2025 before the National Assembly today for final approval, marking a crucial step in the government’s fiscal agenda for the upcoming year.
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Sindh enforces Section 144 for Muharram security measures
Karachi, June 26, 2025 – The Sindh government has announced strict security measures ahead of Muharram, imposing Section 144 across the province from the 1st to the 10th of the Islamic month.
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NDMA issues GLOF alert amid rising risk in northern Pakistan
Islamabad, June 25, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), through its National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC), has issued a high-risk Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for the northern regions of Pakistan.
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National Assembly okays Rs3.55tr FY26 grants for finance division
Islamabad, June 25, 2025 — The National Assembly on Wednesday approved a comprehensive package of grants amounting to Rs3.55 trillion for the Finance Division, as part of the fiscal framework for the year ending June 30, 2026. The approval came during the ongoing budget session, with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, presenting the detailed demands.
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PM Shehbaz orders tax relief on agricultural machinery
Islamabad, June 25, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to reduce taxation on agricultural machinery and tools, in a significant move aimed at energizing Pakistan’s agriculture sector.
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Monsoon Mayhem: PMD warns of urban flooding in Islamabad
Islamabad, June 25, 2025 — As the monsoon season tightens its grip on Pakistan, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a red alert for urban flooding in Islamabad, cautioning residents and authorities to brace for severe weather disruptions between June 26 and July 1.
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NDMA issues thunderstorms advisory for Islamabad, Rawalpindi
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 — The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an urgent weather advisory, warning of thunderstorms, isolated rainfall, and windstorms expected to impact Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and multiple districts across Punjab between June 25 and July 1, 2025.
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Pakistan, ADB seal $350 million women empowerment deal
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 — In a significant stride towards inclusive economic development, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Pakistan have signed a landmark $350 million loan agreement aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment in the country.
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