Islamabad, August 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued strict directives to all field offices across Pakistan to immediately implement enhanced fire safety protocols in the wake of a recent fire incident at a key tax office.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation rises to 4.1% in July 2025
Islamabad, August 1, 2025 — Pakistan’s headline inflation rose to 4.1% in July 2025, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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FBR exceeds revenue collection target for July 2025
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved a strong start to the fiscal year 2025-26 by surpassing its revenue collection target for July 2025.
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Trump significantly reduces U.S. tariff on Pakistan to 19%
WASHINGTON – In a significant development for bilateral trade, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Pakistan will face a reduced tariff rate of 19% on its exports to the United States, down from the previously proposed 29%.
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Pakistan sharply cuts petrol price by Rs7.54 per liter
Islamabad, July 31, 2025 – In a significant move, the Government of Pakistan has announced a sharp cut in the price of petrol by Rs7.54 per liter, providing some relief to the general public.
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Minister defends sugar export policy amid public concerns
Islamabad, July 31, 2025 – Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Thursday strongly defended the government’s decision to allow the export of sugar amid rising concerns about local market conditions.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan from August 1, 2025
Pakistan is preparing to announce new petroleum prices tonight, effective from August 1, 2025, for the first half of the month.
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Sindh coastal areas may receive monsoon rains on August 1
Karachi, July 31, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the possibility of monsoon rainfall in Sindh’s coastal belt, particularly on Friday, August 1, 2025. This follows an advisory indicating a shift in monsoon currents toward the southeastern region of the country.
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Pakistan, U.S. finalize landmark trade agreement
Washington, D.C., July 31, 2025 – Pakistan and the United States have finalized a comprehensive trade agreement aimed at deepening bilateral relations, expanding market access, and stimulating foreign investment across key sectors.
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Thundershower likely to continue in Islamabad on August 1
Islamabad, July 31, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast continued thundershower activity in Islamabad on Friday, August 1, 2025, as part of the ongoing monsoon spell affecting various parts of the country.
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