Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – In a major relief for holiday travelers, Pakistan Railways has announced a 20% fare discount during the three days of Eid-ul-Adha.
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Senators question legitimacy of Pakistan Crypto Council
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – The legitimacy of the recently established Pakistan Crypto Council came under scrutiny during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, as several lawmakers expressed reservations about the Council’s legal standing and procedural transparency.
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Plan Your Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Pakistan Declares Public Holidays
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – The federal government of Pakistan has officially announced the Eid-ul-Adha holidays, confirming a four-day break for citizens across the country.
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PMD warns of heatwave and storms during Eid-ul-Adha holidays
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a comprehensive weather advisory ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, warning of intense hot and dry weather across the plains, along with scattered duststorms and thunderstorms in northern and upper regions of the country.
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PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction over faceless customs reforms
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep satisfaction on Monday regarding the impressive progress and performance of the faceless customs assessment system, describing it as a significant step toward transparency and efficiency in Pakistan’s revenue operations.
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Islamabad weather update June 3: Thunderstorm likely in evening
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a possible thunderstorm in Islamabad on Tuesday, June 3, bringing a slight break from the persistent hot and dry weather conditions.
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Tax on bank deposits likely to Increase in Budget 2025-26
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering a proposal to increase tax rates on profit earned from bank deposits in the upcoming federal budget for 2025-26.
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Pakistan’s top leadership stresses public relief in budget 2025–26
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a high-level meeting on Sunday at the Governor’s House in Lahore, where the focus remained firmly on ensuring meaningful relief for the common man in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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IMF presses FBR to offset salaried class tax relief in FY26 budget
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit alternate taxation proposals if the government proceeds with its planned tax relief for the salaried class in the upcoming federal budget for 2025–26.
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Sindh opposes IMF proposal for increased agricultural taxes
Karachi, June 1, 2025 – The Sindh government has firmly opposed the latest demand by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to impose more taxes on the agricultural sector, warning that such measures could severely harm farmers and threaten the country’s food security.
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