Dhaka, January 27, 2026 – Bangladesh’s interim government has declared a three-day public holiday in February to facilitate maximum voter participation in the country’s historic 13th general election and constitutional referendum.
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Withholding tax collection from retailers jumps 37% in 1HFY26: FBR
Islamabad, January 27, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a sharp 37 percent increase in withholding income tax collection from retailers during the first half of the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26 (July–December), compared to the same period last year.
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Pakistan met office forecasts rain, snow, and thunderstorms in these regions on January 27
Islamabad, January 26, 2026: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast warning of rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall in multiple regions of the country on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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Snowfall May Cause Road-Blocks in These Areas of Pakistan: Learn More
Islamabad, January 25, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert warning that heavy snowfall could trigger road blockages and hazardous travel conditions across multiple regions of Pakistan from January 26 to January 27.
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Quetta Customs seizes NCP vehicles and contraband worth Rs235 million
Quetta, January 25, 2026 – In a major crackdown on smuggling and illegal trade, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized Non-Customs Paid (NCP) vehicles and various contraband items valued at approximately Rs. 235 million.
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FBR targets AC owners, pushes millions into Pakistan’s tax net
Islamabad, January 25, 2026 – Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Rashid Langrial, has said that people who have installed air conditioners should be brought into the tax net, stressing that widening the tax base is essential for stabilizing Pakistan’s economy.
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PMD releases today’s lowest temperatures across Pakistan
Islamabad, January 25, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday released details of the lowest temperatures recorded today across various regions of Pakistan, as severe winter conditions continue to grip large parts of the country.
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IMF chief praises Pakistan’s reforms, sees early economic results
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Pakistan on Friday for “seriously” embracing reforms under its IMF programme, noting that the efforts were already showing positive results.
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PMD warns of widespread rain and snowfall across Pakistan from January 25
Islamabad, January 23, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday issued a weather alert warning of widespread rain, windstorms, thunderstorms, and snowfall across various parts of the country from Sunday night (January 25) through Tuesday (January 27).
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FBR appeals and complaints process cut to single day, says FTO
Islamabad, January 23, 2026 – Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi on Friday announced a major facilitation measure for taxpayers, stating that the process of registering complaints against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and fixing appeals has been reduced to just one day.
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