Islamabad, November 27, 2025: The government has collected over Rs66 billion through the recent increase in the petroleum levy (PL), the Senate was informed on Thursday, amid questions on why fuel prices have not dropped despite a fall in global oil rates.
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Aurangzeb pledges to tackle IMF-highlighted corruption in Pakistan
Islamabad, November 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to address corruption-related issues highlighted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its recent report.
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Karachi braces for single-digit chill: city gears up for a winter marvel
Karachi, November 27, 2025 – Get your jackets out, Karachi! Pakistan’s bustling financial hub is finally preparing for a rare winter surprise as temperatures are expected to plunge into single digits in early December 2025 — a phenomenon the city usually experiences only once in several years.
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FBR welcomes Supreme Court ruling upholding confiscation of vehicle used in smuggling
Islamabad, November 27, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has welcomed a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of Pakistan reaffirming the confiscation of vehicles involved in transporting smuggled goods.
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Pakistan and Bahrain emphasize strengthening economic cooperation
Manama, November 26, 2025 – Pakistan and Bahrain have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral economic and strategic cooperation. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, at the Al-Qudaibiya Palace, emphasizing stronger trade, investment, and people-to-people ties.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia strengthen sports ties with focus on cricket
Islamabad, November 26, 2025 – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are set to enhance sports cooperation, particularly in cricket, as a means to promote friendship and regional harmony.
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Pakistan consumes up to 90 tons of gold annually, CCP report reveals
Islamabad, November 26, 2025 – Pakistan’s annual gold consumption ranges between 60 and 90 tons, according to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), highlighting a significant demand driven largely by cultural practices.
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Pakistan weather update: cold and dry conditions expected on November 27, 2025
Islamabad, November 26, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the latest weather forecast, predicting cold and dry conditions across most of the country on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
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Barrick confirms commitment to $7B Reko Diq copper mine in Pakistan
Barrick Mining Corp has reaffirmed its commitment to the Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan, Pakistan, amid reports of a potential corporate withdrawal or asset sale. The $7 billion project, held in equal partnership with Pakistani authorities, is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits and is expected to begin production by the end of 2028.
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JazzCash rolls out free SIMs, wallets for two million BISP women
Islamabad, November 25, 2025 — Pakistan has taken a significant step toward a cashless and transparent financial ecosystem as JazzCash begins the nationwide rollout of free SIMs and secure mobile wallets for two million Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) beneficiaries.
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