Islamabad, December 12, 2025 – The World Bank has approved $400 million in financing for a major new initiative aimed at expanding access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services across Punjab. The project, known as the Punjab Inclusive Cities Program (PICP), will also strengthen the financial and institutional capacity of local urban administrations in 16 secondary cities.
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PMD warns of rain, thunderstorms and heavy snowfall across northern Pakistan
Islamabad, December 12, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory, predicting rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall across northern and western regions of the country beginning Friday night.
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PM Shehbaz directs FBR to expedite sales tax refunds, strengthen tax compliance
Islamabad, December 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to accelerate the release of sales tax refunds, aiming to improve liquidity for businesses and boost economic activity across the country.
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Islamabad Weather Forecast for Friday: Cold and Dry with Partly Cloudy Night
Islamabad, December 11, 2025: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued the weather forecast for Islamabad and its surrounding areas for Friday, December 12, 2025, predicting cold and dry conditions during the day, with partly cloudy skies in the evening and night.
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Sindh Weather Update: Fog Likely in Several Districts Over Next 48 Hours
Islamabad, December 10, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory predicting foggy conditions in several districts of Sindh over the next 48 hours.
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Pakistan Weather Update: Quetta Temperature Expected to Drop to -4°C
Islamabad, December 9, 2025 – Pakistan is experiencing an intense cold wave as temperatures continue to fall across several regions. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, may plunge to -4°C in the next two days, deepening the ongoing winter chill.
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Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio expected to hit 11% in FY26: finance minister
Islamabad, December 8, 2025 – Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio is projected to reach 11% in the current fiscal year (FY26), Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Monday.
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to eradicate corruption
Islamabad, December 9, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized Pakistan’s renewed commitment to eliminate corruption, marking the International Anti-Corruption Day with a strong message on transparency, accountability, and youth involvement.
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IMF approves Pakistan’s second EFF review, first RSF review; unlocks $1.2 billion disbursement
December 9, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed Pakistan’s second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), paving the way for a fresh disbursement of approximately US$1.2 billion.
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IMF Executive Board Approves $1.29 Billion Package for Pakistan
December 8, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a $1.29 billion disbursement for Pakistan, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing economic stabilization efforts.
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