Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is preparing for a crucial phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump early next week to address the escalating concerns surrounding Washington’s new tariff policy.
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Saudi Arabia Tightens Visa Policy for Pakistan and Other Countries
April 6, 2025 – In a significant development, Saudi Arabia has introduced sweeping changes to its visa policy, affecting travelers from 14 countries, including Pakistan, India, Egypt, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.
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Islamabad Weather Stays Very Hot With Some Clouds
Islamabad, April 6, 2025 – The weather in Islamabad continues to remain very hot this Sunday, with occasional cloud cover providing minimal relief.
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UAE Launches Landmark Tax Reforms to Boost Investment
The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced a series of transformative tax reforms aimed at spurring economic growth and attracting more investments into the region.
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Pakistan on Track to Achieve 10.6% Tax-to-GDP Ratio: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, April 5, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that Pakistan is on course to achieve a tax-to-GDP ratio of 10.6% by the end of the current fiscal year, marking a major step forward in the country’s fiscal reform agenda.
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Pakistan Eyes Strategic Openings in US Tariff Shift: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, April 5, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Saturday that Pakistan is actively seeking opportunities within the recent tariff impositions by the US administration, viewing the move not merely as a challenge but also as a chance to strengthen its global trade presence.
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Extreme Heat Persists as Punjab Weather Stays Unbearably Hot
Islamabad, April 5, 2025 – The province of Punjab is expected to continue experiencing unusually hot and dry weather in the coming days, as per the latest advisory issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
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Extreme Heat in Karachi: Stay Safe from Heatstroke Today
Karachi, April 5, 2025 – The city of Karachi is set to face a dangerously hot day on Saturday, April 5, 2025, with a high risk of heatstroke. According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast indicates that temperatures will soar to 40°C, with plenty of sunshine, making it a day of extreme heat.
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Nepra Approves Electricity Tariff Relief for K-Electric Consumers
Karachi, April 5, 2025 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a significant relief for K-Electric (KE) consumers in the form of a reduction in the electricity tariff under the monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) mechanism.
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PM Shehbaz Forms Committee for Policy Response to US Tariffs
Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a 12-member steering committee to assess and respond to the United States’ recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs, which analysts warn could severely impact Pakistan’s export competitiveness.
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