ISLAMABAD, July 30, 2025 – Pakistan is expected to announce a major reduction in petroleum prices for the first half of August 2025, driven by a strengthening rupee and a notable decline in global oil rates.
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PM Shehbaz urges provinces to support digital drive
Islamabad, July 28, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasized the need for strong provincial collaboration to ensure the successful and timely implementation of the federal government’s Digital Transformation Plan.
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Finance ministry warns of inflation risks from heavy rains
Islamabad, July 28, 2025 – The Finance Ministry has cautioned that recent heavy rains may pose inflationary risks due to their adverse effects on agriculture yields and supply chain dynamics.
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UAE grants visa-free entry to Pakistani envoys
ISLAMABAD, July 28, 2025 – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially granted visa-free entry to Pakistani diplomats and government officials holding diplomatic and official passports.
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Retail sugar price fixed at Rs173/kg in Karachi
Karachi, July 28, 2025 – In a decisive move to curb profiteering and stabilize market conditions, the Commissioner of Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, has officially fixed the sugar prices in the city. A notification issued on July 27, 2025, outlines the new pricing structure aimed at protecting consumers from artificial inflation.
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SUPARCO to Launch New Satellite on July 31
SUPARCO (Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) is set to launch a new remote sensing satellite on July 31, 2025. The launch will take place at China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC). This marks another major step in Pakistan’s journey toward advancing space technology.
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Weekly SPI Inflation Rises Sharply by 4.07%
Islamabad, July 25, 2025 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), recorded a sharp increase of 4.07% for the week ending July 24, 2025, compared to the previous week, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan sees surge in imports from India in FY25
Karachi, July 24, 2025 – Pakistan has recorded increase in imports from India during fiscal year 2024-25, official data revealed.
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Babusar Top blocked: NDMA issues urgent advisory for tourists
Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a critical advisory following massive landslides that have severely disrupted traffic flow in the northern regions of Pakistan, particularly at Babusar Top and along the Karakoram Highway (KKH).
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Islamabad launches crackdown against sugar overpricing
Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – The Islamabad district administration on Wednesday launched a crackdown on retailers charging above the official sugar price and several shops have been sealed and shopkeepers arrested as part of the ongoing operation led by price control magistrates.
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