Islamabad, October 24, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued an update regarding customs clearance operations at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, confirming a temporary suspension of bilateral trade due to security concerns.
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Pakistan weekly inflation rises despite fuel price cut
Islamabad, October 24, 2025 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation has once again inched upward, defying expectations of relief following a sharp reduction in fuel prices.
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Cold spell grips Pakistan’s hilly areas as dry weather persists
Islamabad, October 24, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted a notable drop in temperatures across the hilly regions of the country, predicting cold mornings and nights over the coming days.
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Customs clearance at Pak-Afghan border remains suspended: FBR
Islamabad, October 23, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Thursday that customs clearance of exports and imports remains suspended at multiple Pakistan-Afghanistan border stations due to ongoing security concerns arising from unprovoked aggression from the Afghan side.
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PM Shehbaz urges strategy reforms for economic growth
Islamabad, October 23, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed federal institutions to refine existing economic strategies based on expert and business community recommendations to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth across Pakistan.
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PMD issues nationwide smog alert amid rising pollution levels
Islamabad, October 23, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a smog alert across the country, warning of deteriorating air quality and rising pollution levels over the coming days.
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Aurangzeb explains reasons behind exit of foreign firms from Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb clarified on Wednesday that the recent departure of some foreign companies from Pakistan stems largely from their global strategic decisions, not due to the country’s internal economic issues.
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Karachi weather update: Hot days and cool nights expected this week
Karachi, October 22, 2025 – The port city of Karachi is expected to experience a spell of very warm days followed by noticeably cooler nights over the next few days.
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RCCI refutes claims on salaried class as top taxpayer
Rawalpindi, October 21, 2025 — The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has rejected recent media reports suggesting that the salaried class contributes more in taxes than exporters, wholesalers, and retailers. RCCI President Usman Shaukat termed such claims “misleading” and “based on incomplete information.”
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Fuel crisis looms in Pakistan as Sindh restores bank guarantee requirement
Karachi, October 21, 2025 – Pakistan is on the brink of a severe fuel crisis after the Sindh government reinstated a 100% bank guarantee requirement under the Sindh Infrastructure Development Cess (IDC). The move has left several petroleum shipments stranded at Karachi ports, threatening to disrupt the nationwide fuel supply within days.
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