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Adverse weather likely to affect Punjab, KP, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir over the next 24 hours Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday warned of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hailstorms and landslides in several northern and central regions of the country, urging authorities and travellers to remain vigilant amid the risk of flash flooding and […]
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Regulatory adjustment provides Rs67 billion relief, though fuel charges limit immediate benefit in June bills The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of Rs1.98 per unit in electricity tariffs under the first quarterly adjustment of 2026, offering relief of more than Rs67 billion to power consumers across Pakistan.
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Saudi investors express interest in ports, energy, IT and infrastructure projects during high-level meeting in Islamabad Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia, saying the government was focused on transforming longstanding bilateral ties into a broad-based and mutually beneficial economic partnership.
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PM directs tariff reforms, institutional modernization and AI adoption to support export-led growth under NTP 2025–30 ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed authorities to ensure swift and effective implementation of the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30, emphasizing reforms aimed at facilitating investment, trade and industrial development.
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Apex court says time-scale promotion is a discretionary policy benefit, not an enforceable legal entitlement for government employees ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that time-scale promotion is not a regular service promotion nor a vested legal right of government employees, but a policy-based concession available only to those […]
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SPARC urges higher cigarette taxes in FY2026-27 budget, saying tobacco use imposes a massive economic and public health burden on Pakistan Pakistan spends nearly seven times more on treating tobacco-related illnesses than it generates in tobacco tax revenues, underscoring the substantial economic and public health costs associated with smoking, according to the Society for the […]
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Exports fall and imports rise during July–May FY2025-26, though monthly trade gap narrows sharply in May Pakistan recorded trade deficit of $34.76 billion during the first eleven months (July–May) of fiscal year 2025-26 or 11MFY26 as declining exports and higher imports continued to pressure the country’s external sector, according to data released by the Pakistan […]
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PMD warns of thunderstorms, strong winds and possible hail as unstable weather system persists over northern Pakistan The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hailstorm and heavy rainfall for Islamabad on Thursday, warning of rain-windstorms and thunderstorms across the capital and surrounding regions.
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Bench observes royalty typically applies to minerals, not finished goods, and seeks Punjab government response ISLAMABAD, June 3, 2026 — The Federal Constitutional Court on Wednesday raised concerns over the Punjab government’s decision to impose royalty on cement production, questioning whether the levy amounts to a tax rather than a royalty.
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Discussions focus on health, education, skills development and job creation amid push for inclusive growth Pakistan and the World Bank Group have agreed to deepen cooperation on human capital development, skills training and job creation, as the government shifts focus from macroeconomic stabilisation to social sector outcomes, the Finance Division said on Wednesday.
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