Islamabad, January 18, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the nationwide weather forecast for Monday, January 19, 2026, highlighting continued cold and dry conditions across much of the country.
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Pakistan Customs Foils Gold and Currency Smuggling at Karachi Airport
Karachi, January 17, 2026 — Pakistan Customs officials at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi, successfully intercepted two separate attempts to smuggle gold and undeclared foreign currency through the International Departures terminal.
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Pakistan weather forecast for January 18, 2026: Cold, foggy conditions to persist
Islamabad, January 17, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the national weather outlook for Sunday, January 18, 2026, forecasting continued cold and mostly dry conditions across much of the country.
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US Embassy Islamabad explains pause on immigrant visa processing from Pakistan
Islamabad — The US Embassy in Islamabad clarified on Friday that the Trump administration’s pause on processing immigrant visas will continue until authorities ensure that all new immigrants are thoroughly vetted for eligibility.
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PMD reports lowest temperatures across Pakistan on January 16, 2026
Islamabad, January 16, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has recorded some of the lowest temperatures in the country on Friday morning, as a shallow westerly wave affects the upper parts of Pakistan.
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No fuel relief as government keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged till January 31
Islamabad, January 15, 2026 – The federal government on Thursday announced no change in petroleum prices, disappointing citizens who were expecting further relief in fuel costs. The decision was taken during the government’s fortnightly fuel price review, keeping rates unchanged until January 31, 2026.
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PMD warns of widespread rains, snowfall to grip Pakistan including Karachi from January 16
Islamabad, January 15, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain and snowfall across most parts of the country, including Karachi, starting from January 16 as a westerly weather system approaches Pakistan.
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Pakistan Weather Forecast for Friday, January 16, 2026 – PMD Update
Islamabad, January 15, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued the countrywide weather forecast for Friday, January 16, 2026, warning of continued cold conditions and localized rain and snowfall in northern regions.
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Exodus of MNCs from Pakistan: Aurangzeb admits high taxes, energy costs
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday acknowledged that high taxation, elevated energy tariffs and costly financing have prompted some multinational companies (MNCs) to exit Pakistan, while maintaining that overall investor confidence remains stable as new domestic and foreign players continue to enter the market.
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US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Pakistan
Washington, January 15, 2026 – The Trump administration has announced a suspension of all immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Pakistan, effective January 21, according to reports citing a State Department memo. The pause affects visas for employment or family reunification, while non-immigrant visas, such as tourist and student visas, remain unaffected.
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