Islamabad, June 25, 2025 — The National Assembly on Wednesday approved a comprehensive package of grants amounting to Rs3.55 trillion for the Finance Division, as part of the fiscal framework for the year ending June 30, 2026. The approval came during the ongoing budget session, with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, presenting the detailed demands.
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PM Shehbaz orders tax relief on agricultural machinery
Islamabad, June 25, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to reduce taxation on agricultural machinery and tools, in a significant move aimed at energizing Pakistan’s agriculture sector.
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Monsoon Mayhem: PMD warns of urban flooding in Islamabad
Islamabad, June 25, 2025 — As the monsoon season tightens its grip on Pakistan, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a red alert for urban flooding in Islamabad, cautioning residents and authorities to brace for severe weather disruptions between June 26 and July 1.
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NDMA issues thunderstorms advisory for Islamabad, Rawalpindi
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 — The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an urgent weather advisory, warning of thunderstorms, isolated rainfall, and windstorms expected to impact Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and multiple districts across Punjab between June 25 and July 1, 2025.
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Pakistan, ADB seal $350 million women empowerment deal
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 — In a significant stride towards inclusive economic development, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Pakistan have signed a landmark $350 million loan agreement aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment in the country.
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Weather Update for Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore – June 24, 2025
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 – The latest three-day weather forecast for Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore indicates varying climatic conditions, with extreme heat in some regions and chances of rain in others.
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Monsoon rains set to enter Pakistan from June 25, warns PMD
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has officially announced that the monsoon season will begin in Pakistan from June 25, 2025, as moist currents from the Arabian Sea start entering the upper and central regions of the country.
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Aurangzeb sets economic transaction limits for non-filers
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while concluding the debate on the Finance Bill 2024-25 in the National Assembly, unveiled critical exemption limits concerning restrictions on economic transactions by non-filers and ineligible persons.
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Pakistan assures ample petroleum reserves amid regional tensions
Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – Amid rising regional tensions following the Iran-Israel conflict, the Government of Pakistan has assured the public that the country possesses ample reserves of petroleum products and there is no threat of shortage.
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Aurangzeb announces relief measures proposed for FY26 budget
Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday unveiled a broad array of relief measures incorporated in the federal budget for fiscal year 2025–26, following recommendations by the National Assembly and Senate finance committees.
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