Islamabad, May 5, 2025 — The Finance Ministry on Monday defended the recently issued Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, saying it aims to plug legal and administrative gaps in the tax system and ensure fair and efficient tax enforcement.
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RCCI opposes FBR authority to seize bank accounts
Rawalpindi, May 5, 2025 – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has voiced strong opposition to the sweeping powers granted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through a newly promulgated tax ordinance, warning that such unchecked authority could gravely undermine business confidence and economic activity.
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PMD Forecasts Rain for Sindh on May 6, 2025
Islamabad, May 5, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rainfall and thunderstorms for parts of southeastern Sindh on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as changing weather patterns begin to affect southern regions of the country.
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PM Shehbaz orders swift crackdown on tax evasion, illegal trade
ISLAMABAD, May 5, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and other relevant authorities to intensify their crackdown on tax evasion, under-invoicing, and commercial irregularities, stressing the need for strict legal action against those engaged in the sale and purchase of untaxed or illegally produced goods, especially counterfeit cigarettes.
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Clouds to blanket Islamabad over next few days
Islamabad, May 5, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that clouds will dominate the skies over Islamabad in the coming days, bringing a mix of sunshine and intermittent weather changes.
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MoC imposes ban on Indian goods entering Pakistan
Islamabad, May 5, 2025 – The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has officially banned the import of Indian goods into Pakistan if they are being routed through third countries.
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Karachi experiences 80% humidity amid windstorm forecast
Karachi, May 5, 2025 – The residents of Karachi are experiencing unusually high levels of humidity as temperatures rise, creating an uncomfortable and stifling atmosphere across the city.
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Low chance of thunderstorm in Islamabad on May 5, 2025
Islamabad, May 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a low probability of a thunderstorm in Islamabad on Monday, May 5, 2025.
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Karachi braces for intense windstorm and rain on May 5, 2025
Karachi, May 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a high-alert forecast for Karachi, warning residents to prepare for a potentially severe windstorm accompanied by light rainfall expected on Monday, May 5, 2025.
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Punjab continues to receive rain and thunderstorms: PMD
Islamabad, May 3, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast continued rain and thunderstorms across Punjab and other parts of the country, warning of potential damage due to strong windstorms, lightning, and isolated hailstorms.
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