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Water Board says pipeline damage caused by K-Electric power surge has been repaired, but normal supply may take 17 hours to resume Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday ordered the immediate restoration of water supply across Karachi after taking strict notice of severe shortages affecting several parts of the city.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is ready to facilitate the next round of Iran-US peace talks as diplomatic efforts gain momentum following President Trump’s announcement of major progress. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed the hope that Pakistan would host the next round of Islamabad Talks between Iran and the United States “very soon, […]
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State ministry signals targeted relief for salaried class in FY27 budget amid IMF-linked fiscal constraints The government is expected to reduce the tax burden on salaried individuals in the upcoming FY27 federal budget, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani said.
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NDMA warns of heavy rains, flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst floods across northern and mountainous regions from May 26 to 31 The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide weather red alert for May 26 to 31, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hailstorms, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), flash floods and […]
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Government cuts fuel prices for second consecutive week as Pakistan prepares for Eid-ul-Adha holidays Pakistan on Friday reduced petrol and diesel prices ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026, offering relief to consumers amid recent volatility in global oil markets and regional tensions affecting energy supplies.
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SBP asks commercial banks to remain open over weekend to facilitate taxpayers in payment of government duties and taxes The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday directed commercial banks to keep designated branches open on May 23 and 24 to facilitate taxpayers in the payment of government duties and taxes.
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Prime Minister invites Qatar’s Taameer Group to expand investment in tourism, hospitality, real estate and construction sectors Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government was prioritising efforts to increase foreign investment, adding that major obstacles for investors had been removed through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
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Government cites Middle East tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruptions and rising crude prices as reasons behind petroleum price increase The government on Thursday defended the recent increase in petroleum prices, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East, disruptions in global supply chains and rising international crude oil prices linked to instability around the Strait of […]
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FCCP suspends Sindh High Court order directing subsidy payments to petroleum company, issues notices and seeks complete case record The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan on Thursday suspended a ruling by the Sindh High Court that had directed the payment of subsidies to a private petroleum firm, while admitting the federal government’s appeal for a […]
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PMD warns of thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms in Islamabad and northern regions Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms in Islamabad during the next 24 hours as a westerly weather system continues to affect northern and western parts of the country.
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