Islamabad, April 26, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert forecasting a severe heatwave across multiple districts, warning that temperatures could soar up to 7°C above normal in several regions over the coming days.
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PM Shehbaz issues stern warning over potential water disruption
Karachi, April 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a stern warning that any attempt by India to divert or block Pakistan share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty would be met with a full-force response.
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Saturday rain unlikely as Islamabad heats up
Islamabad, April 26, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory predicting only a low chance of rainfall in Islamabad on Saturday.
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Heatwave grips Pakistan, PMD predicts temperature surge
Islamabad, April 25, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a strong heatwave warning, forecasting a significant rise in temperature across the country due to the development of a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere. The heatwave is expected to begin on April 26 and persist through April 30, affecting both southern and northern regions of Pakistan.
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Weekly SPI inflation falls 1.92% on electricity charges drop
Islamabad, April 25, 2025 – The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation dropped by 1.92% during the week ending April 24, 2025, according to the latest report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The decrease in inflation was primarily driven by a substantial 19.17% fall in electricity charges for the first quarter (Q1), offering some relief to consumers amid persistent economic pressures.
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Lahore braces for scorching weather conditions this weekend
Islamabad, April 25, 2025 – The city of Lahore is currently experiencing an intense heat wave, with weather experts forecasting extremely high temperatures over the coming weekend.
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Islamabad braces for intense heatwave through weekend
Islamabad, April 24, 2025 – The residents of Islamabad are facing an unrelenting stretch of extreme heatwave as weather conditions are expected to remain scorching until the end of the week.
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World Bank flags Pakistan for lowest tax buoyancy among EMDEs
Pakistan has once again been identified by the World Bank as having one of the weakest tax buoyancies among Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs), placing it in the bottom quartile.
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World Bank lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 2.7%
The World Bank has slightly lowered its GDP growth projection for Pakistan to 2.7% for the fiscal year 2025, down from its earlier forecast of 2.8%.
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PMD forecasts hot and dry conditions across the country
Islamabad, April 23, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting persistently hot and dry conditions throughout the country for the next two days.
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