Islamabad, September 1, 2025 – The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has warned of a fresh wave of exceptionally high flooding in several major rivers of Pakistan, particularly the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab, over the next 72 hours.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation climbs by 3% in August 2025
Islamabad, September 1, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Monday that the country’s headline inflation, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose by 3% year-on-year in August 2025.
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Monsoon rains continue to lash Punjab, causing flood threat
Islamabad, September 1, 2025 – The relentless monsoon spell continues to grip Punjab with intense downpours, triggering fears of flash floods, urban inundation, and landslides across multiple districts.
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Govt finalizes Rs28.2 billion severance deal for USC employees
Islamabad – In a significant development, the federal government has reached a consensus with the employees’ union of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) regarding a comprehensive severance package worth Rs28.2 billion.
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Strong earthquake of magnitude 6 jolts Islamabad
Islamabad, September 1, 2025 – A strong earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale shook Islamabad and several surrounding regions today, sending waves of panic across the capital.
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New petroleum prices in Pakistan effective from September 1, 2025
Islamabad, September 1, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan has announced revised petroleum prices for the next 15 days, starting from midnight on September 1, 2025.
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Heavy rains pose severe flood threat across Punjab Rivers
Islamabad, August 31, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall from September 1 to 3 over eastern river catchments, heightening the threat of urban flooding and riverine overflow across several districts of Punjab.
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Sindh on high alert as super flood threat looms
Karachi, August 31, 2025 – The province of Sindh is bracing for what officials fear could be a “super flood,” with Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah personally overseeing precautionary measures as water levels rise alarmingly.
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Asif Jah unveils Mohtasib Ki Diary at MCCI
Multan, August 31, 2025 – Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah underscored that “tax is the backbone of the economy” during the launch of his latest book, Mohtasib Ki Diary, at the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
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Expected petrol and diesel prices from September 1, 2025
Islamabad, August 31, 2025 – Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are expected to witness a slight reduction from September 1, 2025, as international crude oil benchmarks show a downward trend and the local currency strengthens against the US dollar.
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