Islamabad, April 29, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast very hot weather conditions in southern parts of the country on Thursday, April 30, as continental air continues to dominate most regions.
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FBR lodges FIR against gold jewelers in Lahore amid tax monitoring dispute
Lahore, April 29, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against gold jewelers in Lahore after its officials faced resistance during a tax monitoring drive in the city’s major bullion markets.
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Pakistan Empowers Tax Policy Office to Draft Budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally empowered the Tax Policy Office (TPO) to prepare tax proposals for the federal budget 2026-27 after amending the Rules of Business, 1973, in a move aimed at streamlining fiscal policymaking and strengthening institutional oversight.
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Pakistan makes ‘no forced labour’ certificate mandatory for imports
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026 — Pakistan has made it mandatory for importers to certify that goods entering the country are not produced using forced labour, according to a government notification issued on Tuesday, in a move aimed at aligning trade practices with international labour standards.
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NEPRA scraps solar licensing fee in major relief for rooftop users after public backlash
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026: Pakistan’s power regulator has abolished the licensing requirement and application fees for small-scale solar users, in a major policy reversal aimed at accelerating rooftop solar adoption and easing public concerns over rising regulatory costs.
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PM Shehbaz orders regulatory reforms to boost investment and exports
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to simplify regulatory processes, enhance investor facilitation, and accelerate digital transformation to boost both domestic and foreign investment in Pakistan.
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Pakistan Weather Forecast: Hot, Dry Conditions Expected on April 29
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and dry weather across most parts of the country on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with a possibility of isolated rain-windstorm and thunderstorms in upper regions.
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Pakistan eyes $250m Panda bond as global fundraising push gains pace
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026 – Pakistan is preparing to tap international capital markets with a diversified fundraising strategy, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday, as the country moves toward commercial financing and away from reliance on bilateral support.
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Punjab issues heatwave alert as temperatures may hit 52°C
Lahore, April 28, 2026 – Authorities in Punjab province have issued a widespread heatwave warning as temperatures are expected to surge sharply in the coming weeks, with southern districts facing potentially extreme conditions of up to 52 degrees Celsius, officials said on Monday.
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Pakistan eyes Rs350bn tax measures in 2026–27 budget under IMF plan
Islamabad, April 28, 2026 – Pakistan is preparing tax policy changes and sweeping removal of exemptions to raise around Rs350 billion ($1.26 billion) in additional revenue in the 2026–27 fiscal year, as part of commitments under its ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
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