ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a comprehensive weather alert forecasting widespread intermittent rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms across large parts of Pakistan on Tuesday, with chances of heavy rainfall and hailstorms in isolated areas.
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Markets, Malls to Close at 8PM Nationwide Amid Fuel Crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday chaired a high-level meeting and approved sweeping energy conservation measures, including early closure of markets and shopping malls across multiple regions, as Pakistan grapples with rising fuel costs.
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Government using all resources to manage crisis: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, April 6, 2026 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said the government is utilizing all available resources to effectively manage the ongoing economic and regional challenges facing Pakistan.
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SDPI warns of rising poverty, urges urgent tax reforms in budget 2026-27
Experts have warned that Pakistan could face a significant rise in poverty if urgent fiscal reforms are not introduced in the upcoming federal budget 2026-27. Speaking at a pre-budget policy dialogue organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), economists cautioned that up to 1.5 million additional people could fall below the poverty line under a worst-case scenario.
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Sindh unveils eligibility criteria for motorcycle fuel subsidy scheme
The government of Sindh has formally launched its much-anticipated motorcycle fuel subsidy program, announcing detailed eligibility criteria to help residents cope with rising fuel costs. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the initiative in Karachi on April 6, 2026.
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Sindh Transport Fare Update: Govt Blocks Price Increase
In a major relief for commuters, Murad Ali Shah has announced that public transport fares across Sindh will not be increased despite the recent surge in fuel prices, as transporters have agreed to cooperate with the government.
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Karachi weather alert: PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms today
Residents of Karachi can expect a spell of showers as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms, and possible hail across the city starting late Sunday night and continuing into Monday.
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Early closure of markets, restaurants announced in KP and Balochistan
In a major energy conservation move, the provincial governments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have announced early closing times for marriage halls, restaurants, markets, and other commercial establishments across their jurisdictions.
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PM Shehbaz takes major step to ease inflation pressure
Islamabad, April 5, 2026 – Shehbaz Sharif has announced a wide-ranging fuel subsidy package aimed at stabilizing transport costs and curbing the rising prices of essential commodities across Pakistan. The initiative comes amid ongoing economic pressures and regional tensions impacting fuel prices.
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Is smuggled Iranian petrol being legalized in Balochistan?
Recent media reports have sparked widespread debate over whether smuggled Iranian petrol has effectively been legalized in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan. The controversy began after claims circulated that the provincial government had fixed the price of Iranian petrol at Rs280 per liter.
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