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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Over 900 lives lost in rains and floods this year: NDMA
Islamabad, September 8, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released alarming statistics on the devastating toll of this year’s monsoon season.
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Zardari Gives Nod to Anti-Dumping Duties Law
President Asif Ali Zardari has formally given his assent to the Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025, marking a significant step in strengthening Pakistan’s trade laws.
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Indus River flood peak to hit Guddu on September 9
Karachi, September 8, 2025 – Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah has announced that the peak of the flood in the Indus River is now expected to reach Guddu Barrage on September 9, with water flows anticipated to cross 800,000 cusecs.
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Food inflation climbs sharply amid flood impact
Islamabad, September 5, 2025 – Food inflation in Pakistan recorded a notable jump during the past week as supply chain disruptions caused by ongoing floods continued to push up essential commodity prices, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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SBP announces bank holiday on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal
Karachi, September 5, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially declared a bank holiday across the country on Saturday, September 6, 2025, coinciding with 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, 1447 A.H., in observance of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa-Sallam).
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FFC issues high flood alert for Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab Rivers
Islamabad, September 1, 2025 – The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has warned of a fresh wave of exceptionally high flooding in several major rivers of Pakistan, particularly the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab, over the next 72 hours.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation climbs by 3% in August 2025
Islamabad, September 1, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Monday that the country’s headline inflation, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose by 3% year-on-year in August 2025.
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Govt finalizes Rs28.2 billion severance deal for USC employees
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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