Karachi, September 15, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially launched the Climate Risk Fund (CRF-I) under the World Bank–supported Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM) Project.
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PMD issues nationwide alert for severe dengue outbreak
Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sounded a red alert, warning of an unusually severe risk of dengue outbreak across the country in the coming weeks.
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Govt approves high-speed rail service for Rawalpindi-Islamabad
Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – In a landmark move aimed at easing urban mobility, the federal government has approved the establishment of a modern high-speed rail service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
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PM Shehbaz announces relief package for flood victims
Islamabad, September 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday unveiled a wide-ranging relief package to support communities devastated by torrential rains and flash floods across the country.
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Petroleum prices expected to rise from September 16
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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