ISLAMABAD – In a high-level move to address the nation’s energy concerns, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant authorities to formulate a robust strategy aimed at stabilising electricity tariffs across the country.
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Saudi Arabia reverses Hajj age limit, allows pilgrims aged 12 and above
KARACHI, May 2 – Saudi Arabia has withdrawn the imposed restriction that barred individuals under the age of 15 from performing the Hajj pilgrimage, restoring the previous minimum age limit of 12, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said on Saturday.
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Karachi Weather Update: Dangerous Heat Conditions Expected This Week
KARACHI, May 2, 2026– Karachi is set to experience scorching heat over the next few days, with temperatures expected to rise above 40 degrees Celsius, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.
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PMD issues thunderstorm advisory for upper Pakistan from May 2
ISLAMABAD, May 2, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a thunderstorm advisory for upper parts of the country, warning of rain, hailstorms and strong winds over the coming days.
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Pakistan inflation surges near 11% in April, above government estimates
ISLAMABAD, May 1, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation accelerated to nearly 11% in April, exceeding official projections, as rising prices and supply constraints pushed up the cost of living, data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
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IMF asks Pakistan to continue reforms implementation amid Middle East crisis
ISLAMABAD, May 1, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to press ahead with economic reforms to maintain stability as rising tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty across regional and global markets.
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Education cost rises much faster than alcoholic beverages in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: Education costs in Pakistan are rising at a much faster pace than alcoholic beverages, highlighting an uneven inflation pattern as the economy absorbs shocks from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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Pakistan hikes petrol and diesel prices to Rs400 per litre from May 1
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: The government of Pakistan has increased petrol and diesel prices to nearly Rs400 per litre, with the revised rates taking effect from May 1, 2026, according to an official notification issued on Thursday.
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PM Shehbaz extends fuel subsidy for motorcycle owners
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved a one-month extension in the fuel subsidy for motorcycle users, as well as public and goods transport, to provide relief to economically vulnerable segments.
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Saudi deposit lifts Pakistan’s forex reserves to $21.27bn
KARACHI, April 30, 2026: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $21.27 billion in the week ended April 24, 2026, following a fresh $3 billion deposit from Saudi Arabia, according to the State Bank of Pakistan.
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