Islamabad, December 18, 2025 – In a significant policy reversal, the federal government has withdrawn recent notifications regulating pension entitlement during re-employment, scrapping decisions introduced earlier this year on how retired officials could receive salary and pension simultaneously.
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Pakistan to send students to Europe, China for AI training
Islamabad, December 17, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced that Pakistan will send selected students to Europe and China for advanced training in artificial intelligence (AI), as part of the government’s broader strategy to equip youth with modern, globally competitive skills.
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Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian aircraft until January 24, 2026
Karachi, December 17, 2025 – Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft for an additional month, keeping the restriction in effect until January 24, 2026, according to a Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday.
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PMD Issues Updated Weather Forecast for Sindh – December 17, 2025
Islamabad, December 17, 2025: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released an updated weather forecast for Sindh for the next 24 hours, warning of continued dry conditions and persistent fog in upper parts of the province.
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Saudi Arabia Records Strongest First-Half Non-Oil Exports in 2025
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia achieved its strongest first-half performance in non-oil exports, reaching 307 billion riyals (approximately 81.87 billion U.S. dollars) in the first six months of 2025, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Tuesday.
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Zafar ul Haq Hijazi sworn in as new Federal Tax Ombudsman
Islamabad, December 16, 2025 — President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Zafar ul Haq Hijazi as the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) at a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, marking a new chapter in Pakistan’s taxpayer grievance redressal system.
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Competition tribunal dismisses appeals, allows penalty recovery in two cases
Islamabad, December 16, 2025 — The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has rejected appeals in two separate cases, clearing the way for the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to proceed with recovery of penalties imposed for violations of the Competition Act, 2010.
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Pakistan and Russia in talks over potential oil sector agreement: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, December 16, 2025 — Pakistan and Russia are engaged in discussions for a potential oil-sector agreement, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed in an interview with RIA News Agency on Tuesday.
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PMD issues alert for intensified fog in Sindh, Punjab, and KP
Islamabad, December 16, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert warning of intensified fog across Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) this week. Authorities have advised motorists and residents to exercise caution due to reduced visibility caused by dense fog.
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Traders plan protest over Islamabad property valuation hike
Islamabad, December 16, 2025 – Traders in the federal capital have rejected the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) recent increase in property valuation rates, warning of a protest and sit-in outside FBR House on December 22 if the controversial notification is not withdrawn.
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