Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a detailed weather advisory forecasting widespread thunderstorms, strong winds, and rain across several regions of Pakistan from May 1 to May 4. The sudden shift in weather is attributed to a fresh westerly wave expected to enter the upper parts of the country on the evening of April 30.
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ICC fines India for slow over-rate in women’s tri-series opener
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken disciplinary action against the women’s cricket team of India for failing to maintain the required over-rate during the opening match of the ongoing tri-nation series in Colombo.
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Hot and dry weather forecast for Kashmir next 24 hours
Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and dry weather conditions for Kashmir over the next 24 hours, warning that the region will continue to experience elevated temperatures and minimal cloud cover during this period.
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FBR sets cement sales tax value based on SPI data
Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – In a major policy development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced a new method for determining the value of cement for the purpose of sales tax calculation, aligning it with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) data issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Apple reportedly scraps advanced display coating for iPhone 17
Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to introduce a new super scratch-resistant, anti-reflective display coating that was initially intended for its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models.
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PSX gains 808 points as market rebounds from early sell-off
Karachi, April 29, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a powerful recovery on Tuesday, ending the session with a gain of 808 points, closing at 114,872 points, up 0.71%.
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Test 2, Day 2 stumps: Bangladesh Lead Zimbabwe by 64 runs
Chattogram, April 29, 2025 – At the close of play on Day 2 of the second Test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, the hosts secured a 64-run first-innings lead at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
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KIBOR – Karachi Interbank Offered Rates on April 29, 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) for various tenors on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, providing a crucial snapshot of the prevailing borrowing costs in the interbank market.
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FBR engages industry experts, third-party auditors to train officers
Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – In a significant move under its transformation initiative, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a comprehensive plan to enhance the capacity of its audit workforce. As part of this strategy, the FBR has officially released job descriptions for third-party auditors and industry experts who will serve as mentors and trainers for FBR officers.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to retain familiar selfie camera sensor
Samsung continues its tradition of refinement over radical change, especially when it comes to front-facing cameras. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is set to feature the same tried-and-tested 12-megapixel selfie sensor that has been in use since the Galaxy S23 lineup.
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