Category: National
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WHO warns Pakistan: raise tobacco tax or face disaster
Islamabad, May 27, 2025 – In a powerful and urgent appeal, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a dire warning to Pakistan: raise tobacco tax now or brace for even more staggering human and economic losses.
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PM Shehbaz vows economic strength, unity on Youm-e-Takbeer
As Pakistan commemorated the 27th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding sovereignty and transforming Pakistan into an economic powerhouse.
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Pakistan launches Google certificate program for govt employees
Islamabad, May 26, 2025 – The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has officially launched a nationwide training initiative for government employees under the Google Career Certificates (GCC) program.
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Major crackdown on illegal constructions launched in Islamabad
Islamabad, May 25, 2025 – A large-scale crackdown has been launched in Islamabad targeting illegal constructions and unauthorized housing.
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Deported Pakistanis face FIRs, passport cancellation, travel ban
Islamabad, May 24, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan has decided to initiate tough legal and administrative measures against deported Pakistani nationals, including the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) and passport cancellation.
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Sindh launches major electric scooter Initiative for women
Karachi, May 24, 2025 – In a major step towards promoting gender inclusion and sustainable transport, the Sindh government has finalized plans to distribute electric scooters to women across the province.
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SBP declares May 28, 2025, as bank holiday for Youm-e-Takbeer
Karachi, May 23, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced that all banks across the country will remain closed on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in observance of Youm-e-Takbeer.
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IMF deal triggers 20% levy on Pakistan captive power
ISLAMABAD, May 23, 2025 – In a dramatic move to fulfill a major condition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan has passed a game-changing law slapping a 20% levy on all captive power plants—self-generating energy units that operate off the national grid.
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Sindh announces school summer vacations from June 1
KARACHI, May 22, 2025 — As the blistering summer sun tightens its grip across Pakistan, the Sindh government has officially declared a two-month-long summer vacations for all public and private educational institutions across the province.
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Sindh notifies super tax rates on agricultural income
Karachi, May 22, 2025 – The Government of Sindh has officially notified the implementation of super tax rates on agricultural income, following the enactment of the Sindh Agricultural Income Tax Act, 2025.
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