Islamabad, August 4, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken swift action in response to recent climate-driven disasters in Gilgit-Baltistan, issuing directives for the immediate establishment of an advanced weather alert system to protect vulnerable communities and tourists visiting the region.
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FBR integrates surplus employees from defunct departments
Islamabad, August 4, 2025 – In a major administrative move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced the absorption of a significant number of surplus employees who were previously part of now-defunct government departments.
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Hajj 2026 applications open: ministry announces new policy
Islamabad, August 3, 2025 — The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has officially opened the application process for Hajj 2026, with the collection of dues set to begin on Monday, August 4.
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Pakistan and Iran vow to expand trade, border cooperation
Islamabad, August 3, 2025 – In a renewed effort to foster regional connectivity and mutual prosperity, Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral trade and enhance border cooperation.
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NDMA confirms 299 deaths amid flash floods in Pakistan
Islamabad, August 3, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released a grim update on the devastation caused by ongoing flash floods and heavy monsoon rains across Pakistan, reporting 299 confirmed deaths and 715 injuries since June 26.
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Petroleum sales drop 22% in July 2025 due to heavy rains
Karachi, August 2, 2025 – Petroleum sales in Pakistan saw a sharp drop of 22% in July 2025 compared to the previous month, mainly due to heavy monsoon rains and rising fuel prices.
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CM Sindh Inaugurates 20th My Karachi Exhibition at Expo Centre
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the landmark 20th edition of the My Karachi – Oasis of Harmony International Exhibition on Thursday at the Karachi Expo Centre.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation rises to 4.1% in July 2025
Islamabad, August 1, 2025 — Pakistan’s headline inflation rose to 4.1% in July 2025, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan sharply cuts petrol price by Rs7.54 per liter
Islamabad, July 31, 2025 – In a significant move, the Government of Pakistan has announced a sharp cut in the price of petrol by Rs7.54 per liter, providing some relief to the general public.
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Minister defends sugar export policy amid public concerns
Islamabad, July 31, 2025 – Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Thursday strongly defended the government’s decision to allow the export of sugar amid rising concerns about local market conditions.
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