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Government says no violations detected in key import sectors over past five years Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani on Friday informed the National Assembly that no cases of under-invoicing had been detected in the import of used vehicles or solar panels during the past five years, according to data provided by the […]
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SPI shows rise in essential food and fuel prices amid mixed trends in commodities Weekly inflation in Pakistan rose by 0.47% for the week ended May 14, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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Heavy rains, flash floods, glacier melting and heatwave threats expected across Pakistan As Pakistan braces for a fierce 2026 monsoon onslaught, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of severe weather threats and advised tourists to avoid vulnerable northern areas between June 25 and July 30 due to expected torrential rains, flash floods, and […]
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Government pledges no fuel subsidies, market interventions, or new guaranteed incentives under IMF programme Pakistan has committed to the International Monetary Fund that it will not introduce any fuel subsidy or cross-subsidy scheme as part of conditions under the ongoing IMF programme.
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Fund links fiscal discipline, energy pricing, governance reforms, and FX liberalization to programme targets The International Monetary Fund has released a new country report for Pakistan outlining 11 additional structural benchmarks under its ongoing reform programme, with approval of the Budget 2026-27 placed among the key priorities.
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RMB-denominated sovereign bond attracts more than five times investor demand Pakistan on Thursday issued its first-ever Panda Bond in China’s onshore capital market, marking the country’s debut sovereign RMB-denominated bond issuance, according to Khurram Schehzad.
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Government plans major shift toward renewable and indigenous energy sources in coming years Pakistan plans to increase the share of clean energy in its total power production from the current 55% to 90% in the coming years, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said on Thursday.
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Sudden dust storms, lightning and strong winds devastate Uttar Pradesh as rescue operations continue At least 104 people have been killed and more than 50 others injured after severe dust storms, lightning strikes, and heavy rain swept through India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Thursday.
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Thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms expected in Islamabad during next 24 hours The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain, windstorms, and isolated hailstorms in Islamabad and surrounding areas during the next 24 hours.
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Committee stresses balanced fiscal policies to broaden tax base and support investment growth A committee constituted by Shehbaz Sharif has recommended growth-oriented tax measures for the upcoming federal budget 2026-27, as the government seeks to strengthen revenue collection while supporting economic expansion.
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