Islamabad, October 16, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has urged both national and international collaboration to ensure food security and universal access to adequate, nutritious, and safe food amid the growing threat of climate change.
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Northern Pakistan braces for record rainfall deficit: PMD
Islamabad, October 16, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a concerning outlook, warning that northern Pakistan is likely to experience the highest rainfall deficit during the last three months of 2025.
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Govt cuts petrol price by Rs5.66 per liter from tonight
Islamabad, October 15, 2025 — In a move aimed at providing economic relief to the public, the government on Wednesday reduced the petrol price by Rs5.66 per liter for the second half of October 2025. The new prices, effective from October 16, were announced by the Finance Division after approval from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and other concerned ministries.
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PM Shehbaz Welcomes IMF Staff-Level Agreement
Islamabad, October 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed deep satisfaction over Pakistan’s successful staff-level agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $1 billion tranche, describing it as a strong reflection of the country’s improved economic fundamentals and renewed investor confidence.
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PMD issues Islamabad weather forecast – October 15-16, 2025
Islamabad, October 15, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released its latest weather forecast for Islamabad covering Wednesday and Thursday.
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Check out petroleum prices for 2nd half of October 2025
Islamabad, October 15, 2025 – Pakistani consumers are likely to receive some much-needed relief at the fuel pump as petroleum prices are expected to decline significantly in the second half of October 2025.
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Pakistan and Vietnam launch PTA talks for stronger trade ties
Islamabad, October 14, 2025 — Pakistan and Vietnam on Tuesday officially launched negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), marking a new era of economic partnership and regional cooperation between the two nations.
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IMF forecasts Pakistan’s FY26 GDP growth at 3.6%
Islamabad, October 14, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 3.6 percent for fiscal year 2026, reflecting a steady improvement from the 2.7 percent growth recorded in FY2025.
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Aurangzeb says Pakistan close to IMF review deal
Islamabad, October 14, 2025 — Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that Pakistan is set to finalize a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week, marking a crucial milestone toward securing the next $1.24 billion tranche from the lender.
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Pakistan set to cut petroleum prices sharply from Oct 16
Islamabad, October 14, 2025 – Pakistan is expected to announce a major reduction in petroleum prices for the next fortnight, starting from October 16, 2025. The expected downward revision comes amid falling international oil rates and currency stability, offering relief to consumers across the country.
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