International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Pakistan on Friday for “seriously” embracing reforms under its IMF programme, noting that the efforts were already showing positive results.
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PMD warns of widespread rain and snowfall across Pakistan from January 25
Islamabad, January 23, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday issued a weather alert warning of widespread rain, windstorms, thunderstorms, and snowfall across various parts of the country from Sunday night (January 25) through Tuesday (January 27).
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FBR appeals and complaints process cut to single day, says FTO
Islamabad, January 23, 2026 – Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi on Friday announced a major facilitation measure for taxpayers, stating that the process of registering complaints against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and fixing appeals has been reduced to just one day.
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Weekly inflation surges 4.18% YoY in Pakistan – Prices skyrocket across essentials
Islamabad, January 23, 2026 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation has jumped 4.18% year-on-year, sending shockwaves across households, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Karachi hits 7°C after winter rain, cold to persist
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – The coastal metropolis of Karachi experienced a sharp drop in temperature on Thursday night, hitting a low of 7°C after a brief spell of rain swept across the city. The unusual chill followed rainfall in several areas, leaving the city cold and misty.
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Nestlé pledges $60 million additional investment in Pakistan
Islamabad, January 22, 2026 – Global food and beverage giant Nestlé on Thursday announced a further $60 million investment in Pakistan, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the country.
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NA approves bill to strengthen income tax dispute resolution
Islamabad, January 22, 2026 – The National Assembly on Thursday approved the Income Tax Ordinance (Third Amendment) Bill, 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at improving the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system for resolving income tax disputes in Pakistan.
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Karachi faces freezing night as temperatures drop after rain
Karachi, January 22, 2026 – Following intermittent rain on Thursday, Karachi is expected to experience a notably cold night as temperatures drop sharply across the city, according to weather forecasts.
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FED on day-old chicks sparks alarm: Poultry sector warns of chicken shortage, price hike
Office bearers of the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) have raised serious concerns over the government’s decision to retain a Federal Excise Duty (FED) of Rs10 on day-old chicks, warning that the move could destabilize the poultry industry and threaten national food security.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif highlights Pakistan’s economic turnaround at Davos 2026
DAVOS, January 21, 2026 — Pakistan’s economy is showing clear signs of improvement, with key economic indicators strengthening and growth momentum building, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday at the Pakistan Pavilion during the 56th Annual Meetings of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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