PDMA issues alert across Sindh districts, warning of extreme heat, dust storms and health risks from June 9 to 12.
KARACHI: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh on Tuesday issued an alert for moderate to severe heatwave conditions across several districts of the province, warning that temperatures could rise dangerously between June 9 and 12, 2026.
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Government moves to strengthen agriculture sector ahead of FY27 budget with focus on cotton yield, seeds and climate resilience.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed provincial governments, particularly Balochistan, to prepare comprehensive plans aimed at increasing cotton production across the country.
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Government pushes budget presentation date again as consultations with coalition partners and IMF continue
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has once again postponed the presentation of the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27, with the new date now set for June 12, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry.
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Government moves ahead with privatisation of IESCO, GEPCO and FESCO to reduce losses from state-owned enterprises.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to expedite the privatisation process of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), reaffirming the government’s commitment to offloading loss-making State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
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Chairman says new measures will regulate property transfers, curb cash dealings and improve investor protection.
LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has announced sweeping reforms in the real estate sector aimed at improving transparency, protecting investors, and facilitating ease of doing business in Pakistan.
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Experts warn fiscal policy remains crisis-driven and call for stronger investment in resilience, social protection and green growth.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fiscal framework continues to prioritise short-term crisis management instead of addressing structural weaknesses that deepen poverty, inequality and climate vulnerability, according to experts from the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI).
(more…)Temperatures could climb to 42°C as weather experts warn residents to minimise outdoor activities during peak hours.
KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience a significant increase in temperatures this week, with the mercury likely to rise as high as 42°C, according to weather forecasts.
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Karachi Metropolitan Corporation initiates Rs600 million plan to prevent urban flooding ahead of monsoon season
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced the launch of a citywide cleaning and desilting drive of major storm-water drains (nallahs) to strengthen monsoon preparedness and reduce the risk of urban flooding across the metropolis.
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AccuWeather forecasts scorching temperatures and very unhealthy UV levels across the city
KARACHI: Pakistan’s commercial and financial hub is set to experience scorching weather conditions this week, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 42°C amid persistent sunshine and hot winds.
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Increased levy on petrol limits consumer benefit despite Rs4 per litre reduction in ex-depot prices, while kerosene rates rise sharply.
The federal government has effectively denied consumers full relief from lower fuel prices by significantly increasing the petroleum levy on petrol, despite announcing a reduction in the ex-depot price for the coming week.
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