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  • Monsoon Showers and Humidity Dominate: Islamabad Weather Report – July 16, 2023

    Monsoon Showers and Humidity Dominate: Islamabad Weather Report – July 16, 2023

    The weather is influenced by monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and a westerly wave affecting the upper parts of the country, said Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

    Saturday: Most plain areas of the country can expect hot and humid weather. Punjab, Islamabad, the Pothohar region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and northeast Balochistan are likely to experience rain, wind, and thundershowers. Heavy rainfall is possible in isolated areas of Kashmir and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period.

    Sunday: Similar to Saturday, hot and humid weather is expected in most plain areas of the country. There is a chance of rain, wind, and thundershowers in Kashmir, the Pothohar region, Islamabad, Punjab, northeast Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Isolated areas in the Pothohar region, Kashmir, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa may experience heavy rainfall.

    Past 24 Hour Weather: Over the past 24 hours, most parts of the country experienced hot and humid weather. However, there were instances of rain, wind, and thundershowers, including isolated heavy rainfall, in the Pothohar region, northeast Punjab, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and northeast Balochistan.

    Rainfall (mm) in the past 24 hours:

    • Punjab: Rawalpindi (Shamsabad 79, Kachahri 62, Chaklala 39), Islamabad (Zero Point 62, Bokra 39, Syed pur 27, Airport 19, Golra 17), Lahore (Lakshmi Chowk 39, Gulshan e Ravi 32, jail road 31, Iqbal town24, Qurtaba Chowk 26, Saman Abad, Gulberg Wasa head office 21, Pani wala Talab 15, Johar Town 10, Chowk Nakhuda 09, Farrukhabad 06, Tajpura 03, Mughalpura, Upper Mall 02), Noorpur Thal 16, Sargodha 15, Mandi Bahauddin 10, Khanewal 08, Attock 06, Sialkot (Airport 05, City 04), Murree 04, Jhelum, Gujarat 03, Joharabad, Narowal 01

    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Peshawar (City) 54, Bacha Khan (Airport) 38, Kakul 39, Malam Jabba 30, Saidu Sharif 16, Dir (Upper 07, Lower 05), Charat 08, Takhtbhai 04, Balakot 02, Bannu, Mardan 01

    • Kashmir: Rawalakot 03, Kotli, Garhi Dupta 02

    • Balochistan: Khuzdar 01

    Today’s recorded Highest Maximum Temperatures (°C):

    • Dalbandin: 46

    •Nokkundi: 45

    Please note that weather conditions can change rapidly, and it is advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts and warnings from local authorities.

    READ MORE: Monsoon Showers and Hot Weather Ahead: Islamabad Weather Report – July 15, 2023

  • Pakistan Delivers a Pleasant Surprise: Petroleum Prices Reduced from July 16

    Pakistan Delivers a Pleasant Surprise: Petroleum Prices Reduced from July 16

    Islamabad, July 15, 2023 – In a surprising move, the government of Pakistan announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices, effective from July 16, 2023.

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  • Prices of Essential Items Jump by 29% in Pakistan

    Prices of Essential Items Jump by 29% in Pakistan

    Islamabad, July 14, 2023 – Pakistan has witnessed a significant 29 percent increase in the prices of essential items, based on the Year on Year (YoY) comparison as of the week ending on July 13, 2023.

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  • Pakistan May Surprise Citizens with Petroleum Price Announcement on July 15

    Pakistan May Surprise Citizens with Petroleum Price Announcement on July 15

    Islamabad, July 14, 2023 – Pakistan is preparing to announce petroleum prices on July 15, 2023, and there is anticipation that the country may surprise its citizens with the announcement.

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  • FBR Chairman Urges Taxpayers to Fulfill National Duty by Filing Tax Returns

    FBR Chairman Urges Taxpayers to Fulfill National Duty by Filing Tax Returns

    Islamabad, July 14, 2023 – Asim Ahmad, the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), emphasized the importance of taxpayers fulfilling their national duty by filing annual tax returns.

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  • IMF Transfers $1.2 Billion to State Bank of Pakistan under Stand-By Agreement

    IMF Transfers $1.2 Billion to State Bank of Pakistan under Stand-By Agreement

    Islamabad, July 13, 2023 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has transferred $1.2 billion to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) as part of a total of $3 billion approved by the IMF board. The remaining balance of $1.8 billion will be provided after two upcoming reviews scheduled for November 2023 and February 2024.

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  • Latest Petroleum Prices in Pakistan Updated up to July 13

    Latest Petroleum Prices in Pakistan Updated up to July 13

    ISLAMABAD – The government of Pakistan has announced the latest petroleum prices, effective from July 13 until July 15, 2023.

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  • Pakistan Braces for More Monsoon Rains from July 13

    Pakistan Braces for More Monsoon Rains from July 13

    Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning of further monsoon rains across the country from July 13 to July 17, with intermittent breaks in between.

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  • PM Sharif Hails Approval of IMF Bailout Package as a Milestone for Pakistan

    PM Sharif Hails Approval of IMF Bailout Package as a Milestone for Pakistan

    Islamabad, July 13, 2023 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the approval of a Stand-by Agreement totaling three billion dollars by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a significant achievement.

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  • IMF Board Greenlights $3 Billion Stand-By Arrangement for Pakistan

    IMF Board Greenlights $3 Billion Stand-By Arrangement for Pakistan

    Washington, DC, July 12, 2023 – In a move to bolster Pakistan economic stabilization efforts, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted its approval for a nine-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) worth SDR2,250 million (equivalent to approximately $3 billion or 111 percent of quota).

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