Islamabad, December 5, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the inaugural meeting of the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) on Thursday, emphasizing the shared commitment of the federation and provinces to fulfill a key constitutional responsibility.
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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Appointed Pakistan’s First Chief of Defence Forces
Islamabad, December 4, 2025 – In a historic move, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI(M), HJ, currently serving as Chief of Army Staff, has been appointed as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces for a five-year tenure.
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Punjab Weather Update: Cold and Partly Cloudy Conditions Expected on Friday
Islamabad, December 4, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather forecast for Punjab, indicating cold and partly cloudy conditions across several districts on Friday, December 5, 2025.
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Karachi customs foils misdeclaration attempt, prevents Rs167 million loss
Islamabad, December 3, 2025 – The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi has successfully intercepted a major revenue evasion attempt, preventing an estimated Rs167 million loss to the national exchequer.
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Islamabad Weather Update: Capital to See Cold, Cloudy Conditions on December 4, 2025
Islamabad, December 3, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that the federal capital will experience cold and cloudy weather on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The upcoming change in conditions comes as a shallow westerly wave approaches the western and upper regions of the country.
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PMD Issues Frost Alert for Islamabad on December 3, 2025
Islamabad, December 2, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a frost alert for Islamabad for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as temperatures are expected to drop significantly during early morning hours. Residents have been advised to take precautionary measures to protect crops, livestock, and outdoor water lines.
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Climate change, population growth among Pakistan’s biggest challenges: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has warned that Pakistan cannot unlock its long-term economic potential without confronting two of its most pressing threats: climate change and rapid population growth.
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Government removes Utility Stores Corporation from privatization plan
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The federal government has formally removed the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) from the country’s active privatization program, following recommendations from the Privatization Commission (PC) Board during its 243rd meeting held on Monday.
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FBR issues new customs procedure for concessionary imports to tribal areas
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Customs General Order (CGO) No. 08/2025 to ensure the safe and secure transportation of plant, machinery, equipment, and industrial inputs destined for industrial units in the tribal areas (erstwhile FATA/PATA) that benefit from concessionary sales tax rates under entry 89 of the Eighth Schedule to the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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Headline Inflation Rises 6.1% in November 2025: PBS Report
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday reported that Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased by 6.1% in November 2025 on a year-on-year basis.
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