Islamabad, October 10, 2025 — The federal cabinet on Thursday formally ratified the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and regional security cooperation.
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High food prices push weekly inflation up in Pakistan
Islamabad, October 10, 2025 — The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a slight increase in weekly inflation, primarily driven by rising food prices across the country.
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Less than half of trillion dollar economy is documented: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, October 10, 2025 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, revealed on Friday that Pakistan’s actual economic size may be close to one trillion dollars, but less than half of it is formally documented.
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Islamabad expects pleasant weather this weekend
Islamabad, October 10, 2025 — The residents of Islamabad can look forward to a calm and pleasant weekend as weather conditions are expected to remain mild and comfortable through Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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Punjab collects Rs66.41b sales tax in 1QFY26
Lahore, October 9, 2025 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has achieved remarkable growth in tax revenue, collecting Rs66.41 billion in sales tax on services during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025–26.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign landmark MoU on asset recovery
Jeddah, October 9, 2025 – In a significant step toward enhancing regional transparency and accountability, Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption, money laundering, and the recovery of stolen assets.
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New customs laboratory becomes operational at Azakhel Dry Port
Islamabad, October 9, 2025 – In a major step toward trade facilitation, Pakistan Customs has inaugurated a new Customs Laboratory at Azakhel Dry Port, significantly enhancing testing and verification capabilities for imported and exported goods.
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IMF expresses sympathy for Pakistan’s floods victims
Islamabad, October 9, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed deep sympathy for the victims of the devastating floods that recently struck parts of Pakistan, causing widespread damage and displacement.
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PMD forecasts cold mornings and nights in Murree
Islamabad, October 9, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast colder mornings and nights for Murree and nearby hill stations over the coming days.
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FBR moves to publicize civil servants’ asset declarations
Islamabad, October 8, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed major changes to tax laws to make the asset declarations of civil servants publicly accessible, a step aimed at improving transparency and accountability.
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