Islamabad, May 9, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh advisory warning of possible rain, wind, and thunderstorms in multiple parts of the country beginning Saturday, as a new weather system moves in from the west.
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FBR strikes legal gold, recovers Rs36 billion fast
Islamabad, May 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has significantly strengthened its litigation management framework, marking notable progress in the resolution of long-pending revenue disputes.
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India reports first drop in weekly forex reserves after two months
May 9, 2025 – India has recorded a notable dip in its foreign exchange (forex) reserves, marking the first weekly decline after an uninterrupted eight-week upward trend.
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Foreign tobacco giants urge Aurangzeb to reform duty structure
Islamabad, May 9, 2025 – Major international tobacco companies have urged Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to reform Pakistan’s excise duty framework in order to combat illicit trade, increase tax revenue, and stabilize the formal tobacco sector.
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PM Shehbaz vows major relief for citizens in budget 2025-26
Islamabad, May 9, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing meaningful relief to the masses in the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
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SECP registers 2,956 new companies in April 2025
Islamabad, May 9, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reported a significant boost in corporate activity, with the registration of 2,956 new companies during April 2025.
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Islamabad weather update: rain expected on May 10, 2025
Islamabad, May 9, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain in Islamabad on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The federal capital is likely to experience partly cloudy skies accompanied by rain, wind, and thunderstorms in the morning hours.
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Thunderstorms expected in multiple districts of Punjab on May 9
ISLAMABAD, May 8, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast thunderstorms in several districts of Punjab on Friday, May 9, as a weather system continues to affect upper and central parts of the country.
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Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves climb by $231 million: SBP
Karachi, May 8, 2025 – Pakistan’s forex position showed improvement this week as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a notable increase of $231 million in the country’s overall foreign exchange reserves.
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Punjab orders closure of schools amid rising Pak-India tensions
LAHORE, May 8, 2025 – In light of escalating military tensions between Pakistan and India, the Punjab government has announced a two-day closure of all schools and educational institutions across the province.
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