Islamabad, September 14, 2025 – The prices of petroleum products in Pakistan are likely to go up once again in the upcoming fortnightly review, with an expected hike of up to Rs4.79 per litre.
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PM Shehbaz suspends electricity bill collection in flood-hit areas
Islamabad, September 13, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday announced a significant relief step for citizens living in flood-affected regions of Pakistan.
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Weekly SPI inflation eases marginally: PBS report
Islamabad, September 12, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday announced that weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), eased slightly by 2 basis points. For the week ending September 11, 2025, the SPI recorded a minor decline of 0.02%.
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FBR grants Rs17 billion tax exemption to EOBI income
Karachi, September 11, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided significant relief to the Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) by granting a tax exemption worth Rs17 billion on its income for the tax year 2024.
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Pakistan, UAE strengthen anti-narcotics cooperation
Islamabad, September 11, 2025 – Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation in the fight against narcotics following a high-level meeting held at the Ministry of Interior.
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Lawmakers raise alarm over closure of Utility Stores
Islamabad, September 10, 2025 – The National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production on Tuesday voiced strong concern over the closure of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC), a network seen as a lifeline for millions of low-income households.
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Over 900 lives lost in rains and floods this year: NDMA
Islamabad, September 8, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released alarming statistics on the devastating toll of this year’s monsoon season.
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Zardari Gives Nod to Anti-Dumping Duties Law
President Asif Ali Zardari has formally given his assent to the Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025, marking a significant step in strengthening Pakistan’s trade laws.
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Indus River flood peak to hit Guddu on September 9
Karachi, September 8, 2025 – Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah has announced that the peak of the flood in the Indus River is now expected to reach Guddu Barrage on September 9, with water flows anticipated to cross 800,000 cusecs.
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Food inflation climbs sharply amid flood impact
Islamabad, September 5, 2025 – Food inflation in Pakistan recorded a notable jump during the past week as supply chain disruptions caused by ongoing floods continued to push up essential commodity prices, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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