Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected recent misleading and unfounded commentary regarding financial deposits from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), clarifying that the repayment process is part of routine financial arrangements between the two countries.
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Sindh launches targeted fuel subsidy to protect millions from rising costs
Karachi, April 4, 2026 – The Sindh government has rolled out a comprehensive targeted fuel subsidy program aimed at protecting low-income groups and stabilizing public transport fares amid rising global fuel prices.
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Petrol price cut: Motorcyclists get fuel at Rs278/liter after subsidy
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The federal government has announced a significant relief measure for motorcyclists, bringing the effective petrol price down to Rs278 per liter through targeted subsidies following a major reduction in the petroleum levy.
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April weather twist: Pakistan braces for 5-day thunderstorms spell
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a fresh and widespread spell of rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms across Pakistan from April 5 to April 9, 2026, under what experts describe as a significant April weather phenomenon driven by a strong western disturbance.
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Islamabad weather update: Thunderstorms, rain expected in next 24 hours
Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that Islamabad will remain under the influence of thunderstorms and rain-wind activity over the next 24 hours, with chances of isolated heavy rainfall and hailstorms.
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PM Shehbaz cuts petrol price to Rs378 after levy slash
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a significant relief measure by reducing the petrol price to Rs378 per liter after slashing the petroleum levy by Rs80 per liter, just a day after a massive hike in fuel prices.
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Pakistan to pay back $2bn UAE deposit by April end
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – Pakistan has decided to return a $2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates by the end of April, according to official sources, amid evolving financial and geopolitical developments.
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NDMA warns of severe weather across Pakistan in next 24 hours
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert for severe weather conditions, forecasting rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and snowfall across multiple regions over the next 12 to 24 hours.
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Motorcycle owners in Sindh to get Rs2,000 fuel subsidy via banks
Karachi, April 3, 2026 – In a major relief move amid soaring petroleum prices, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced a Rs2,000 monthly fuel subsidy for motorcycle owners across the province, to be transferred directly into bank accounts.
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SPI inflation rises 9.12% YoY in Pakistan amid price pressures
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator, recorded a sharp increase of 9.12% year-on-year (YoY) for the week ended April 2, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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