Islamabad, December 13, 2025 – The government is set to reduce prices of all petroleum products by up to Rs 11.85 per litre for the last fortnight of 2025, starting December 16, following a decline in international oil prices. However, consumers may not see the full benefit as margins for oil marketing companies (OMCs) and dealers have increased.
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Supreme Court Rules Forced DNA Testing Violates Fundamental Rights in Pakistan
Islamabad, December 12, 2025 — In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that compelling any individual to undergo a DNA test without consent is a direct violation of fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution. The apex court held that such intrusive orders infringe upon personal dignity and cannot be made part of judicial proceedings unless explicitly required by law.
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RTO Abbottabad dismantles major illegal cigarette factory, seizes MK-8 machines
Islamabad, December 12, 2025 – In a significant enforcement action against the illicit tobacco trade, the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Abbottabad has dismantled a fully operational illegal cigarette manufacturing facility, seizing high-capacity MK-8 cigarette-making machines, packing units, stamping and bundle-making equipment, along with substantial quantities of raw tobacco, packaging materials, and non-duty-paid cigarettes.
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World Bank approves $400 million to boost water and sanitation services in Punjab
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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