Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and dry weather conditions for Kashmir over the next 24 hours, warning that the region will continue to experience elevated temperatures and minimal cloud cover during this period.
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Islamabad braces for above-normal day temperatures
ISLAMABAD, April 29, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a sharp rise in daytime temperatures for Islamabad over the next two days, warning residents of an ongoing heatwave gripping the region.
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Non-filers likely to face transaction restrictions in upcoming budget
Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – The federal government is expected to introduce stringent measures targeting non-filers in the upcoming budget 2025–26, with new legislation likely to restrict their ability to carry out economic transactions.
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FBR chairman rallies tax officials to boost revenue collection
ISLAMABAD, April 29, 2025 — Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has urged tax officials across the country to utilize their full potential to bring transparency to their operations and significantly boost revenue collection.
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PM Shehbaz vows nationwide expansion of digital wallets
Islamabad, April 28, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that the federal government is planning to expand the use of digital wallets across Pakistan, with an integrated system that will bring provinces into a unified digital payments framework.
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FPCCI warns of profound impact of US tariffs on Pakistan’s exports
Karachi, April 28, 2025 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed serious concern over the United States’ recent decision to impose a 29% tariff on Pakistani products, warning of a profound impact on the country’s export sector.
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Punjab battles relentless heat as weather breaks no relief
Punjab, April 28, 2025 – There appears to be no immediate respite for the people of Punjab as extreme heat continues to dominate the region’s weather conditions.
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Blistering heatwave engulfs Pakistan provinces till April 30, 2025
Islamabad, April 27, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning regarding extreme heat conditions gripping all provinces of the country, with temperatures expected to stay unusually high until April 30, 2025.
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Islamabad weather: extreme hot conditions forecast 2025
Islamabad, April 27, 2025 – Residents and visitors in Islamabad should brace themselves for an intense wave of hot weather in the coming days.
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SBP Governor underscores economic reforms at IMF-WB meetings
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, reiterated Pakistan’s strengthening macroeconomic stability and improving outlook during a series of high-profile meetings with executives from top global financial and investment institutions such as JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank, Jefferies, and major credit rating agencies. These discussions took place on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank (WB) Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
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