Islamabad, December 3, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that the federal capital will experience cold and cloudy weather on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The upcoming change in conditions comes as a shallow westerly wave approaches the western and upper regions of the country.
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PMD Issues Frost Alert for Islamabad on December 3, 2025
Islamabad, December 2, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a frost alert for Islamabad for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as temperatures are expected to drop significantly during early morning hours. Residents have been advised to take precautionary measures to protect crops, livestock, and outdoor water lines.
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Climate change, population growth among Pakistan’s biggest challenges: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has warned that Pakistan cannot unlock its long-term economic potential without confronting two of its most pressing threats: climate change and rapid population growth.
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Government removes Utility Stores Corporation from privatization plan
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The federal government has formally removed the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) from the country’s active privatization program, following recommendations from the Privatization Commission (PC) Board during its 243rd meeting held on Monday.
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FBR issues new customs procedure for concessionary imports to tribal areas
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Customs General Order (CGO) No. 08/2025 to ensure the safe and secure transportation of plant, machinery, equipment, and industrial inputs destined for industrial units in the tribal areas (erstwhile FATA/PATA) that benefit from concessionary sales tax rates under entry 89 of the Eighth Schedule to the Sales Tax Act, 1990.
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Headline Inflation Rises 6.1% in November 2025: PBS Report
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday reported that Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased by 6.1% in November 2025 on a year-on-year basis.
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Weather Update December 1, 2025: Cold Wave Tightens Grip Across Pakistan
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released its latest weather advisory for Tuesday, indicating that a strong cold wave continues to sweep across most regions of the country. With temperatures dropping steadily, citizens in both urban and rural areas are experiencing noticeably colder days and freezing nights.
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Pakistan reduces petrol and diesel prices for first half of December 2025
Islamabad, November 30, 2025 – The federal government has announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices for the first fortnight of December 2025, offering relief to consumers amid fluctuating global oil trends. The revised prices, notified by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), will take effect from December 1, 2025.
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Pakistan prioritizing new economy and reforms for sustainable growth: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, November 30, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government is placing strong emphasis on developing the new economy, alongside advancing key structural and institutional reforms, to ensure long-term and sustainable economic growth in Pakistan.
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Pakistan faces deepening revenue crisis as FBR’s November shortfall doubles
ISLAMABAD, November 30, 2025 – Pakistan’s revenue collection crisis widened sharply in November 2025, with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) facing one of the largest monthly shortfalls of the fiscal year amid sluggish economic activity, industrial closures, and higher tax rates that continue to squeeze the formal sector.
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