Islamabad, February 15, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued the weather forecast for Punjab for the next 24 hours, predicting mainly dry and cold conditions across most districts on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb promises tax Relief for property and construction sectors
Lahore, February 14, 2026 – Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured the government will consider reducing several taxes in the property sector while providing relief to the construction and export-oriented industries.
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Pakistan set to hike petrol, diesel prices from February 16, 2026
Islamabad, February 15, 2026 – The government is likely to increase petroleum prices for the next fortnight starting February 16, 2026, affecting commuters and the transport sector.
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PMD predicts rain in Karachi and across Pakistan on February 16-17, 2026
Islamabad, February 14, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast predicting rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in Karachi and other parts of Pakistan from February 16 to 17, 2026. The weather is expected as a shallow westerly system approaches the country.
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PM Shehbaz launches Rs38 billion Ramazan relief package 2026 for 12.1 million households
Islamabad, February 14, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Ramazan Relief Package 2026 on Saturday, providing financial assistance to over 12.1 million households across Pakistan. Under this initiative, each household will receive Rs13,000 via digital wallets during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Islamabad weather update: dry conditions for Sunday predicted
Islamabad, February 14, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday issued the latest weather forecast for Islamabad, predicting dry and cold conditions on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
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Weekly inflation eases 0.59% ahead of Ramadan: PBS
Islamabad, February 13, 2026 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday that the weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.59% just ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
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All you need to know about Zakat deduction in Pakistan for 2026
Karachi, February 13, 2026 – Banks across Pakistan will remain closed next week for the annual deduction of Zakat on the first day of Ramadan, subject to the sighting of the moon, in line with the country’s Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980.
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Banks disburse Rs1.41 trillion in agricultural loans as growers rise to 2.97 million
Karachi, February 13, 2026 — Agricultural credit disbursements by Pakistan’s banking sector surged to Rs1.412 trillion during the first half of FY26, while the number of borrowers increased to 2.97 million, reflecting broader financial inclusion and improved access to credit for farmers nationwide.
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British America Tobacco delegation urges stable FED regime to boost investment in Pakistan
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a high-level meeting with a British American Tobacco (BAT) delegation today, led by Ms. Pascale Meulemeester, Regional Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, along with senior executives from BAT and Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC).
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