Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – A political storm is brewing in the corridors of power as furious lawmakers launch scathing criticism over what they describe as a “sweet scandal” — massive tax breaks granted on sugar imports by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Government caps sugar retail price at Rs175 per kilogram
Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – In a move aimed at stabilizing market prices and providing relief to consumers, the federal government has fixed the maximum retail price of sugar at Rs175 per kilogram.
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Federal cabinet approves 15% increase in EOBI pension
Islamabad, July 16, 2025 – The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved a 15% increase in monthly pensions distributed by the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), a move that will directly benefit hundreds of thousands of retired workers across Pakistan.
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CDNS announces winners of Rs750 prize bond draw
Islamabad, July 16, 2025 – The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has officially announced the results of the Rs750 prize bond draw, held on July 15, 2025, in Rawalpindi.
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Port Qasim Shipping Operations Update – July 16, 2025
Karachi, July 16, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its latest update on shipping operations, detailing vessel activity and cargo movement over the past 24 hours.
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PMD forecasts widespread rains across Pakistan: weather update
Islamabad, July 16, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh forecast predicting widespread rains across the country over the next two days.
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Petroleum prices surge across Pakistan – July 16, 2025
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced a substantial increase in petroleum prices across Pakistan, effective from July 16, 2025.
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PMD warns of intense monsoon spell across Pakistan till July 17
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sounded the alarm over a fresh and intensified monsoon spell expected to batter vast regions of the country through July 17. In its latest alert, the PMD has cautioned of widespread rains, flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding that may severely impact daily life and infrastructure.
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Islamabad weather alert: Monsoon set to unleash torrential showers
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The skies above Islamabad are gearing up for a dramatic transformation as the monsoon season tightens its grip, bringing with it the promise of intense and persistent rainfall over the next three days.
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Supreme Court Halts Same-Day Tax Recovery Notices
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that notices issued under Section 140 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 cannot demand immediate tax recovery on the same day of issuance. Instead, such notices must specify a future date for compliance, ensuring due process and legal protection.
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