Karachi, June 3, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced its closure schedule in observance of Eid-ul-Adha, confirming that all banking operations will remain suspended from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9, 2025.
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PM Shehbaz orders fast-tracking of Diamer Bhasha Dam project
Islamabad, June 3, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized the urgent need to expedite the construction of the Diamer Bhasha Dam, stating that the country’s long-term progress and self-reliance depend on affordable electricity and a strong agricultural foundation.
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Pakistan Railways announces massive 20% fare cut for Eid
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – In a major relief for holiday travelers, Pakistan Railways has announced a 20% fare discount during the three days of Eid-ul-Adha.
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JI demands K-Electric license revoked amid power chaos
Karachi, June 2, 2025 – A storm is brewing in Karachi as Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) takes to the streets, launching a fiery movement against K-Electric and demanding nothing less than the immediate cancellation of its license.
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K-Electric under fire as ministry files explosive review petition
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – The Power Ministry has dropped a bombshell on K-Electric (KE), fiercely challenging the electricity tariff awarded to the utility giant and declaring it unjustified, unfair, and unacceptable.
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Senators question legitimacy of Pakistan Crypto Council
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – The legitimacy of the recently established Pakistan Crypto Council came under scrutiny during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, as several lawmakers expressed reservations about the Council’s legal standing and procedural transparency.
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Plan Your Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Pakistan Declares Public Holidays
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – The federal government of Pakistan has officially announced the Eid-ul-Adha holidays, confirming a four-day break for citizens across the country.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation surges to 3.5% in May 2025
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – Headline inflation in Pakistan witnessed a notable rise in May 2025, reaching 3.5% year-on-year (YoY) as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s top leadership stresses public relief in budget 2025–26
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a high-level meeting on Sunday at the Governor’s House in Lahore, where the focus remained firmly on ensuring meaningful relief for the common man in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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Sindh opposes IMF proposal for increased agricultural taxes
Karachi, June 1, 2025 – The Sindh government has firmly opposed the latest demand by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to impose more taxes on the agricultural sector, warning that such measures could severely harm farmers and threaten the country’s food security.
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