Islamabad, December 24, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cold and dry weather across most parts of the country over the next 48 hours, with very cold conditions expected to persist in northern and hilly regions.
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FBR launches major probe into doctors, hospitals through health bills
Islamabad, December 24, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a nationwide campaign to verify the actual incomes of hospitals and doctors by scrutinising patients’ health bills, as part of its broader effort to curb tax evasion and improve transparency in income reporting.
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PIA privatization completed as government sells 75% stake
Islamabad, December 23, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated the nation on the successful and transparent bidding process for the privatization of 75% shares of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), calling it a major milestone in the government’s economic reform agenda.
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Quetta gripped by severe cold as temperature may drop to -5°C
Islamabad, December 23, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast severe cold conditions in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, over the next 72 hours, with temperatures likely to plunge further below freezing.
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Sindh government announces public holiday on December 27
Karachi, December 23, 2025 — The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on December 27 to mark the 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
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Senate panel flags regulatory delays, hazardous imports threatening public health
Islamabad, December 22, 2025 — Raising serious concerns over weak regulatory enforcement and the growing influx of hazardous products, the Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology on Monday reviewed pre-shipment testing, quality control mechanisms, and ongoing institutional reforms, warning that lax oversight posed grave risks to public health, consumer rights, and the national economy.
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PC to hold live bidding for 75% PIACL shares on December 23
Islamabad, December 22, 2025 — The Privatization Commission (PC) is set to conduct live open bidding for the sale of 75 percent shares of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as part of the government’s ongoing privatization drive.
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FBR Chairman, Bangladesh High Commissioner discuss tax cooperation, bilateral trade
Islamabad, December 22, 2025 — Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial on Monday held a meeting with Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral trade, enhance tax cooperation, and deepen overall economic relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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Saudi Arabia Awards King Abdulaziz Medal to COAS Field Marshal Munir
Rawalpindi, December 22, 2025 – Saudi Arabia has conferred the Kingdom’s highest national honor, the King Abdulaziz Medal Excellent Class, upon Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in recognition of his central role in advancing defence cooperation, strategic coordination, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
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PMD warns of roadblocks due to snowfall in tourist destinations
Islamabad, December 22, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert warning of possible road closures and slippery conditions due to snowfall and landslides in several popular tourist destinations across northern Pakistan.
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