Top Stories
- PIA privatization completed as government sells 75% stake
- ECC approves key recommendations for upcoming spectrum auction
- Pakistan gold prices hit new all-time high, near Rs471,000 per tola
- Pakistan mandates PSQCA-approved pre-shipment inspection for imports
- Pakistan gold and silver prices hit record high on international surge
- Saudi Arabia Awards King Abdulaziz Medal to COAS Field Marshal Munir
FINANCE
- IMF warns vested interests could derail Pakistan reform program
- Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves cross $21 billion after IMF tranche
- Pakistan sees 25% drop in foreign direct investment in 5MFY26
- Pakistan’s current account deficit widens $812 million; surplus of $100 million in November
- Finance ministry clarifies IMF EFF reforms, rejects “new conditions” claims
- Aurangzeb appreciates Standard Chartered Bank’s continued support to Pakistan
NATIONAL
- Sindh government announces public holiday on December 27
- Senate panel flags regulatory delays, hazardous imports threatening public health
- PC to hold live bidding for 75% PIACL shares on December 23
- Court dismisses Airblue appeal, orders Rs5.42bn compensation to 2010 crash victims’ families
- Government scraps pension rules on re-employment, withdraws recent notifications
- Pakistan to send students to Europe, China for AI training
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP announces bank holiday on December 25, 2025 across Pakistan
- Pakistani rupee gains 3 paisa against US dollar in interbank market
- SBP revises foreign exchange manual for remitting payments
- Interbank weekly review: Rupee likely to stay stable against US dollar
- US Dollar Weakens by 3 Paisa Against Pakistani Rupee in Interbank Market
- ICMAP urges administrative measures over monetary policy to curb inflation
TAXATION
- FBR notifies special procedure for customs clearance at Sost dry port
- FBR announces extended hours for December 2025 tax collection
- FBR launches major probe into doctors, hospitals through health bills
- Why FBR Collects Salary Tax at Source in Pakistan
- Importers Should Know Section 148 for Advance Tax in Pakistan
- December 31 set as deadline for November 2025 capital gain tax collection
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- KCCI congratulates Arif Habib consortium on historic PIA acquisition
- Chaman traders raise Pak-Afghan border trade issues with Commerce Minister
- November decline reduces Pakistan’s textile exports growth to 2.73% in 5MFY26
- Business community demands waiver of demurrage, detention charges after strike
- ABAD threatens shutdown, sit-in over rising extortion and insecurity in Karachi
- Goods transporters call off strike after successful talks with government
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- Today’s Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan – December 24, 2025
- Precious metals hit fresh all-time high in Pakistan, gold near Rs473,000 per tola
- KSE-100 Index slips 130 points amid volatile, range-bound trading
- PSX to remain closed on December 25, 2025 for public holiday
- Today’s gold and silver prices in Pakistan: December 23, 2025
- Pakistan gold prices hit new all-time high, near Rs471,000 per tola
AUTOMOTIVE
- BYD Pakistan Introduces Home Charger Installation for EV Owners
- Jaecoo Pakistan Introduces Home Charger Offer for J7 SHS
- Limited Time Offer on MG HS Models Nears Conclusion
- JAC Pakistan to Increase Prices of JAC T9 from January 2026
- Suzuki Fronx Faces Safety Concerns Ahead of Pakistan Launch
- Biggest Year End Offer on Changan Alsvin Nears Conclusion
IT & TELECOM
- Google Bringing Pixel Feature to All Android
- Realme 16 Pro Series Camera Features Revealed
- Apple iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro Compared
- ECC approves key recommendations for upcoming spectrum auction
- Samsung To Unveil AI Kitchen Appliances At CES
- Samsung Reportedly Developing Wide Foldable Phone For 2026
CURRENCY RATES
- Latest Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan’s Open Markets – December 24, 2025
- SBP Updates Daily KIBOR Rates for December 23, 2025
- SBP releases daily interbank foreign currency rates – December 23, 2025
- Latest currency exchange rates in Pakistan: December 23, 2025
- SBP releases updated KIBOR rates for December 22, 2025
- SBP releases daily interbank forex rates – December 22, 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
- Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson maintain amicable relationship after split
- Taylor Swift breaks down in tears during final Eras Tour show
- Chris Evans returns as Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday trailer
- Gwyneth Paltrow returns to acting after six years with Marty Supreme
- Prince William’s park shoot interrupted by surprise dog encounter
- Leonardo DiCaprio reunites with Martin Scorsese for new film project
SPORTS
- Real Madrid loans Brazilian striker Endrick to Lyon for second half of season
- Cristiano Ronaldo buys luxury villas in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea project
- PM Shehbaz announces cash rewards for Pakistan Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 champions
- Pakistan clinch Under-19 Asia Cup Title with dominant win over India
- Australia clinch Ashes with dominant 82-run win over England in third Test
- AUS vs ENG: Thrilling third Ashes Test heads into decisive final day
JUST IN
- Real Madrid loans Brazilian striker Endrick to Lyon for second half of season
- KCCI congratulates Arif Habib consortium on historic PIA acquisition
- FBR notifies special procedure for customs clearance at Sost dry port
- FBR announces extended hours for December 2025 tax collection
- Pakistan Weather Update: Cold and Dry Conditions to Persist Nationwide
- Port Qasim Reports Bustling Shipping Activity on December 24, 2025