Islamabad – In a significant development, the federal government has reached a consensus with the employees’ union of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) regarding a comprehensive severance package worth Rs28.2 billion.
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Strong earthquake of magnitude 6 jolts Islamabad
Islamabad, September 1, 2025 – A strong earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale shook Islamabad and several surrounding regions today, sending waves of panic across the capital.
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New petroleum prices in Pakistan effective from September 1, 2025
Islamabad, September 1, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan has announced revised petroleum prices for the next 15 days, starting from midnight on September 1, 2025.
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Heavy rains pose severe flood threat across Punjab Rivers
Islamabad, August 31, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall from September 1 to 3 over eastern river catchments, heightening the threat of urban flooding and riverine overflow across several districts of Punjab.
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Sindh on high alert as super flood threat looms
Karachi, August 31, 2025 – The province of Sindh is bracing for what officials fear could be a “super flood,” with Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah personally overseeing precautionary measures as water levels rise alarmingly.
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Expected petrol and diesel prices from September 1, 2025
Islamabad, August 31, 2025 – Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are expected to witness a slight reduction from September 1, 2025, as international crude oil benchmarks show a downward trend and the local currency strengthens against the US dollar.
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EOBI pensioners to get higher payments from September 1
ISLAMABAD, August 31, 2025 – Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, announced that the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) will disburse around Rs 10 billion under its monthly pension payroll, ensuring that pensioners receive their revised amounts along with arrears.
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Murad reviews Sindh readiness for expected flood in Indus
KARACHI, August 31, 2025 – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed provincial authorities to maintain strict vigilance over embankments and irrigation systems along both banks of the River Indus amid forecasts of a potential flood.
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Sindh government on high alert for flood emergency: Memon
KARACHI, August 31, 2025 – The Sindh government has placed all relevant departments on high alert to deal with any potential flood emergency across the province.
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Free Voice Call Facility Announced for Punjab Flood Victims
Islamabad, August 30, 2025 – In response to the devastating floods impacting various parts of Punjab, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), has announced the extension of free voice minutes for residents in the flood-hit regions.
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