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rates, warning of a protest and sit-in outside FBR House on December 22 if the controversial notification is not withdrawn.
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Mild earthquake jolts Karachi and parts of Balochistan
Karachi, December 16, 2025 — A mild to moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Karachi and several areas of Balochistan late Monday night, triggering panic among residents but causing no immediate reports of casualties or damage, officials said.
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Pakistan slashes diesel price by Rs14 per liter, keeps petrol unchanged
Islamabad, December 15, 2025 — The federal government on Monday announced a significant reduction in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs14 per liter while maintaining the petrol price unchanged for the second half of December 2025, offering relief to transporters and key economic sectors amid easing global oil trends.
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PM Shehbaz orders acceleration of power sector privatization
Islamabad, December 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities to fast-track the privatization of Pakistan’s power distribution companies (DISCOs) and generation companies (GENCOs) to establish a competitive and sustainable electricity market.
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PMD forecasts dense fog for Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad, December 15, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory warning of dense fog in patches across several parts of Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), potentially affecting visibility and travel conditions over the next two days.
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Finance ministry clarifies IMF EFF reforms, rejects “new conditions” claims
Islamabad, December 14, 2025 – Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has clarified the intent, context, and continuity of reform measures under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF), addressing recent public debate over claims of “new conditions” attached to the program.
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PMD Releases Pakistan Weather Forecast for December 15, 2025
Islamabad, December 14, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued the latest nationwide weather forecast for Monday, December 15, 2025, highlighting cold conditions across most regions as a shallow westerly wave continues to influence the western and upper parts of the country.
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Pakistan emerges from economic crisis: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad, December 13, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan has successfully emerged from a severe economic crisis, crediting the relentless efforts of the current government and its economic team for stabilizing key macroeconomic indicators.
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Islamabad braces for -4°C next week as severe cold spell looms
Islamabad, December 13, 2025 — Residents of Islamabad are advised to prepare for an intense cold spell next week, as temperatures in the federal capital are expected to drop as low as minus 4 degrees Celsius, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
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