Islamabad, August 26, 2025 – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a formal directive requiring all registered political parties to submit their audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2024–25 by August 29, 2025.
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Islamabad cracks down on price hike in Bani Gala
Islamabad, August 25, 2025 – Authorities in Islamabad have arrested five shopkeepers in Bani Gala during a surprise inspection aimed at curbing profiteering and enforcing official pricing regulations.
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Govt to clear Rs27bn dues for USC, NA committee informed
Islamabad, August 25, 2025 – The federal government has announced that it will release the outstanding dues of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) amounting to Rs27 billion in two phases, ensuring timely settlement of payments to employees and vendors. This decision was shared during a detailed session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Privatization, which convened on Monday under the chairmanship of Muhammad Farooq Sattar.
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Islamabad to launch free WiFi across capital city
Islamabad, August 25, 2025 – Residents of Islamabad can soon enjoy free WiFi at 30 strategic locations across the city, including commercial centres, public transport hubs, and parks.
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PM Shehbaz unveils 10 million digital wallets for BISP beneficiaries
Islamabad, August 25, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a landmark initiative by introducing 10 million digital wallets for BISP (Benazir Income Support Programme) beneficiaries, calling it a major step toward financial inclusion, transparency, and a modern cashless economy.
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Pakistan floods, rains claim 788 lives since June 26: NDMA
Islamabad, August 24, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported that devastating floods triggered by torrential rains have claimed 788 lives across Pakistan since June 26, 2025.
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PM Shehbaz orders intensified relief efforts in Ghizer
Islamabad, August 23, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed authorities to ramp up relief and rescue operations in the flood-affected region of Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, following the recent Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).
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NA committee flags transparency issues in Rs172 billion project
Islamabad, August 23, 2025 – The National Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division has expressed serious concerns over the award of a massive infrastructure contract worth Rs172 billion, citing the need for greater transparency and accountability in the process.
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Karachi rains force closure of schools, colleges on August 21
Karachi, August 20, 2025 – Continuous heavy monsoon rains have prompted the Sindh government to extend the closure of educational institutions, including schools and colleges, for another day on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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SBP unveils new financing scheme to empower small farmers
Karachi, August 20, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced a significant new initiative designed to uplift the country’s agricultural sector by launching a financing scheme exclusively for small and marginalized farmers.
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