Islamabad, May 9, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh advisory warning of possible rain, wind, and thunderstorms in multiple parts of the country beginning Saturday, as a new weather system moves in from the west.
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FBR strikes legal gold, recovers Rs36 billion fast
Islamabad, May 9, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has significantly strengthened its litigation management framework, marking notable progress in the resolution of long-pending revenue disputes.
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India reports first drop in weekly forex reserves after two months
May 9, 2025 – India has recorded a notable dip in its foreign exchange (forex) reserves, marking the first weekly decline after an uninterrupted eight-week upward trend.
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Port Qasim shipping operations report – May 9, 2025
Karachi, May 9, 2025 — The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) released its official shipping operations report on Friday morning, detailing maritime activities over the past 24 hours.
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max price cut in Pakistan – May 2025 review
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, the latest premium flagship from Apple, is now officially available in Pakistan with updated pricing and PTA tax details as of May 10, 2025.
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KIBOR – Karachi Interbank Offered Rates on May 9, 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) for various tenors on Friday, May 9, 2025, providing a crucial snapshot of the prevailing borrowing costs in the interbank market.
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PSX soars by 3,648 points on hopes of tension de-escalation
Karachi, May 9, 2025 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a powerful comeback on Friday, surging by 3,648 points amid renewed optimism over easing geopolitical tensions between Pakistan and India, and positive expectations surrounding the IMF program.
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Rupee declines further against dollar: May 9, 2025 update
Karachi, May 9, 2025 – The Pakistani rupee continued its downward trajectory against the US dollar on Friday, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between Pakistan and India, as well as weak inflows from remittances and exports.
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Foreign tobacco giants urge Aurangzeb to reform duty structure
Islamabad, May 9, 2025 – Major international tobacco companies have urged Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to reform Pakistan’s excise duty framework in order to combat illicit trade, increase tax revenue, and stabilize the formal tobacco sector.
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PM Shehbaz vows major relief for citizens in budget 2025-26
Islamabad, May 9, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing meaningful relief to the masses in the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
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