Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a critical advisory following massive landslides that have severely disrupted traffic flow in the northern regions of Pakistan, particularly at Babusar Top and along the Karakoram Highway (KKH).
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Islamabad launches crackdown against sugar overpricing
Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – The Islamabad district administration on Wednesday launched a crackdown on retailers charging above the official sugar price and several shops have been sealed and shopkeepers arrested as part of the ongoing operation led by price control magistrates.
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PM Shehbaz directs FBR to curb informal economy
Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to comprehensive tax reforms and directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to intensify its efforts to bring the informal economy into the tax net.
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Port Qasim Shipping Operations Report – July 23, 2025
Karachi, July 23, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily report detailing shipping operations and vessel movements for the past 24 hours, concluding at 0800 hours on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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Widespread monsoon rains forecast across Punjab districts
Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a comprehensive weather alert forecasting widespread monsoon rains across several districts of Punjab during the next 24 to 48 hours.
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Channel 4 Announces New Taylor Swift Documentary Series
A brand-new documentary series titled Taylor (working title) is coming to Channel 4, offering an in-depth look at the life and career of global pop sensation Taylor Swift.
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow Broadway Trailer Unveiled
Netflix has officially released the highly-anticipated trailer for Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the chilling Broadway prequel to its hit sci-fi series.
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Apple Launches Official Online Store in Saudi Arabia
Apple has officially launched its dedicated online store in Saudi Arabia, allowing customers in the Kingdom to purchase Apple products directly from the company for the first time.
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PTA Orders Telecom Operators to Maintain Services During Floods
PTA activates emergency response system, urges telecom operators to maintain services and implement contingency plans during floods.
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FBR tightens grip on sales tax evaders with new restrictions
Karachi, July 23, 2025 – If you’re a business engaged in taxable supplies and still haven’t registered for sales tax, it’s time to take notice! The Finance Act, 2025 has introduced tough new restrictions through three powerful sections—14AC, 14AD, and 14AE—under the Sales Tax Act, 1990. These sweeping changes aim to crack down on unregistered persons and bring them into the formal tax net.
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