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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PM Shehbaz orders key measures to cut foreign exchange outflow on petroleum imports
Islamabad, January 1, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday issued important directives aimed at saving foreign exchange spent on petroleum imports, stressing the need to accelerate domestic oil and gas exploration and modernize the energy supply chain.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation eases to 5.6% in December 2025
Islamabad, January 1, 2026 — Pakistan’s headline inflation slowed to 5.6 percent in December 2025, marking a decline from 6.1 percent in November 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). On a year-on-year basis, inflation was higher than 4.1 percent recorded in December 2024, reflecting mixed price trends across sectors.
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Weather update: Karachi braces for colder days as temperatures drop
Islamabad, January 1, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a gradual drop in temperatures in Karachi over the next three days, signaling colder weather for the coastal city.
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