Islamabad, January 5, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the national weather outlook for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, predicting cold and dry conditions across most parts of the country, with very cold weather persisting in mountainous regions.
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FBR takes action against sugar mill for failing to install digital eye system
Islamabad, January 4, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Sunday took strict enforcement action against a sugar mill for non-compliance with mandatory production monitoring requirements, including the failure to install the digital eye system.
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Naqvi orders massive crackdown against money laundering, hawala–hundi networks
Islamabad, January 4, 2026 — Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday ordered a comprehensive and indiscriminate crackdown against the money-laundering mafia, directing law-enforcement agencies to take firm action against major operators involved in illegal financial activities across the country.
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Islamabad Weather Update: Drizzle and Fog Expected Over Next 24 Hours
Islamabad, January 4, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather update for Islamabad, forecasting cold and cloudy conditions with chances of drizzle, followed by foggy weather during night and early morning hours over the next 24 hours.
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Quetta Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs251 million in Kalat
Quetta, January 4, 2026 – In a major crackdown on illegal trade, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Quetta, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and the District Administration Kalat, successfully confiscated smuggled goods valued at approximately Rs251.325 million. The operation highlights the continued efforts of Pakistani authorities to combat smuggling and protect the national economy.
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PRA records 35% revenue growth in 1HFY26 amid reforms
Lahore, January 4, 2026 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has reported an impressive 35 percent growth in revenue collection during the first half of the fiscal year 2025-26 (July–December) compared to the same period last year. This milestone highlights the effectiveness of strategic reforms and improved tax administration in the province.
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Punjab Weather Update: Cold and Dry Conditions Expected on January 4, 2026
Islamabad, January 3, 2026: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather update for Punjab, forecasting cold and dry conditions across most districts on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with dense fog likely in several plain areas.
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Pakistan weekly inflation drops 0.67% on falling petrol, diesel prices
Islamabad, January 2, 2026 – Pakistan weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), eased by 0.67% during the week ending January 1, 2026, largely due to a drop in petrol and diesel prices, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Cold and Dry Weather Likely Across Pakistan This Weekend
Islamabad, January 2, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cold and dry weather conditions across most parts of the country over the weekend, particularly on Saturday, January 3.
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FBR chairman outlines strategy to meet 2025-26 tax targets
Islamabad — Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial on Thursday (January 1, 2026) held a high-level meeting with Chief Commissioners Inland Revenue and Chief Collectors of Customs to finalize strategies for achieving the tax collection target for the second half of the 2025-26 fiscal year (January–June).
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