Islamabad, November 21, 2025 – Pakistan has formally closed all border crossings with Afghanistan and halted bilateral trade after what it describes as the Afghan regime’s continued support for the Fitna al-Khawarij, Fitna al-Hindustan and their linked militant networks, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Friday.
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Kitchen essentials drive up weekly inflation in Pakistan as SPI rises
Islamabad, November 21, 2025 – Pakistani households are feeling the pinch as the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation registered a modest increase, primarily fueled by a significant hike in the prices of essential kitchen commodities.
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PM Shehbaz urges formulation of unified industrial policy for Pakistan
Islamabad, November 21, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday instructed relevant ministries and departments to fast-track the development of a unified industrial policy, integrating private-sector proposals to strengthen Pakistan’s economic growth.
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CCP issues show cause notices to 17 leading private schools over expensive branded supplies
Islamabad, November 21, 2025 — The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to seventeen major private school systems for allegedly abusing their dominant market position by forcing parents to buy costly logo-branded notebooks, workbooks, uniforms, and other school supplies exclusively from designated vendors.
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PMD warns of sharp temperature drop across Northern Pakistan
Islamabad, November 21, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert predicting a noticeable drop in temperatures across northern Pakistan over the next few days.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb Makes First Visit to Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority
Islamabad, November 20, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb paid his first official visit to the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) on Thursday, receiving a comprehensive briefing on the country’s developing regulatory framework for virtual assets.
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PM Shehbaz orders fast-track, transparent privatization of PIA
Islamabad, November 20, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed officials to expedite all stages of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) privatization process, ensuring full transparency and a clear roadmap to boost the national carrier’s operational performance.
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PMD Issues Minimum Temperatures and Weather Outlook – November 20, 2025
Islamabad, November 20, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the latest minimum temperature readings recorded across the country on Thursday, along with an updated synoptic and weather forecast.
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PM Shehbaz approves comprehensive monsoon plan to prevent flood losses
Islamabad, November 19, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday approved a robust and comprehensive plan to prepare Pakistan for next year’s monsoon season, emphasizing early action to prevent loss of life, property, and economic setbacks.
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PMD Forecasts Shallow Fog in Punjab on November 20
Islamabad, November 19, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory predicting shallow fog in patches across several districts of Punjab on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
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