Islamabad, May 23, 2025 – The capital city of Pakistan is bracing for a dramatic shift in weather, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sounded an urgent alert warning of intense thundershowers and hailstorms set to lash Islamabad on Saturday, May 24. The warning comes amid heightened concern over the safety of residents and infrastructure.
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Scorch alert: PMD forecasts sizzling weather across Pakistan
Islamabad, May 23, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a red-hot weather alert, predicting blistering heat and dry conditions for most regions of Pakistan on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
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Pakistan Budget 2025-26 targets chocolates, cookies with taxes
Islamabad, May 23, 2025 – A bitter twist awaits the sweet-toothed across Pakistan as the government prepares to slap a higher Federal Excise Duty (FED) on beloved treats like chocolates and cookies in the upcoming Budget 2025-26.
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Budget 2025-26: FBR rejects final tax regime revival for exporters
Islamabad, May 23, 2025 – In a stunning blow to the country’s vital export sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has flatly denied any plans to reinstate the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for exporters in the upcoming Budget 2025-26.
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PM Shehbaz praises Hutchison Ports’ investment in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 22, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday commended Hutchison Ports for its unwavering commitment and sustained engagement in Pakistan’s maritime and port development, describing it as a “powerful testament to international confidence in Pakistan’s economic vision.”
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Islamabad braces for rain on Friday amid relentless heatwave
Islamabad, May 22, 2025 — As the punishing heatwave continues to scorch Pakistan, all eyes are now on Islamabad, where the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a dramatic shift in weather.
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Pakistan Textile Council proposes bold reforms in Budget 2025–26
Islamabad, May 22, 2025 – In a major policy move ahead of the federal budget 2025–26, the Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has submitted a sweeping set of proposals aimed at reviving Pakistan’s export economy, improving ease of doing business, and reducing reliance on IMF programmes.
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FBR admits high taxes forcing capital flight to Dubai
In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the country’s economic corridors, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially admitted that high tax rates and rigid fiscal policies are triggering an alarming capital flight to Dubai.
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Cyclone Watch: PMD confirms no threat to Karachi or coastal areas
Karachi, May 22, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an important update regarding a weather system developing in the Arabian Sea. According to the latest PMD advisory, there is currently no threat to any of Pakistan’s coastal areas, including Karachi, from the cyclone forming over the Arabian Sea.
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FBR eyes harsher penalties for retailers in budget 2025-26
Islamabad, May 22, 2025 – In a major move to curb tax evasion, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to propose significantly heavier penalties on non-compliant retailers in the upcoming federal budget for 2025-26.
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