DUBAI – In a significant employment initiative, around 600 Pakistanis are set to secure jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as professional drivers, offering them a gateway to stable careers and improved livelihoods.
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Industry revival committee suggests corporate tax rate at 26%
Islamabad, August 7, 2025 – In a significant development aimed at reviving Pakistan’s industrial sector, the industry revival committee has proposed a phased reduction in the corporate income tax rate—from the current 29% to 26%—over the next three years.
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Monsoon Update: Islamabad Braces for Rainy Friday
Islamabad, August 7, 2025 – The capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad, is gearing up for a wet Friday as the ongoing monsoon system continues to influence weather patterns across the country.
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Thundershowers forecast for Islamabad with risk of urban flooding
Islamabad, August 6, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast thundershowers in Islamabad and its surrounding areas on August 7, warning that heavy rainfall could lead to urban flooding in low-lying parts of the capital.
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Govt. collects Rs1.22 trillion in petroleum levy for FY25
Islamabad, August 5, 2025 – The Ministry of Finance has announced that the federal government collected a record-breaking Rs1.22 trillion through the petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a 20% increase compared to Rs1.02 trillion in the previous year.
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NADRA simplifies procedure for succession certificate
Islamabad, August 5, 2025 – National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made it significantly easier for citizens to obtain Succession Certificates.
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PM Shehbaz orders red tape removal to accelerate FBR reforms
Islamabad, August 5, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the immediate removal of red tape and institutional hurdles to ensure the permanent and effective implementation of wide-ranging reforms within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Monsoon Fury: floods threaten Rawalpindi, Islamabad tonight
Islamabad, August 5, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sounded the alarm, warning of urban flooding in Islamabad and Rawalpindi as powerful monsoon currents batter the region with intense rainfall.
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Pakistan Launches First Global Ferry Link
Islamabad, August 4, 2025 – In a landmark move, Pakistan has granted its first-ever international ferry service license, marking a significant step forward in maritime connectivity and regional integration.
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PM Shehbaz orders early weather alerts to save tourists’ lives
Islamabad, August 4, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken swift action in response to recent climate-driven disasters in Gilgit-Baltistan, issuing directives for the immediate establishment of an advanced weather alert system to protect vulnerable communities and tourists visiting the region.
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