Islamabad, October 8, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed that the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia defence cooperation agreement reflects the unbreakable bond of brotherhood, mutual respect, and strategic trust between the two nations.
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Pakistan discovers new gas reserves in Sindh province
Karachi, October 8, 2025 – Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced a significant gas discovery in the Kotri North Block located in Sindh province, marking another milestone in the country’s search for local energy resources.
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Pakistan grants Rs61b in tax exemptions under trade agreements
Karachi, October 6, 2025 – Pakistan has provided a substantial tax exemption of Rs61 billion during the tax year 2023–24 under various Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs), according to the Tax Expenditure Report 2025 issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Pakistan, Malaysia sign six accords to deepen bilateral ties
Kuala Lumpur, October 6, 2025 – Pakistan and Malaysia on Monday took a major step toward expanding bilateral relations by signing six key accords aimed at enhancing cooperation in diverse sectors, including education, tourism, Halal certification, anti-corruption efforts, and the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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Pakistan, IMF discuss economic target after floods losses
Islamabad, October 5, 2025: Pakistan has initiated discussions with the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to review key economic targets under the ongoing loan program, following extensive losses caused by recent floods across several provinces.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit jumps 35% in Q1 FY26
Islamabad, October 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s merchandise trade deficit expanded significantly during the first quarter of the current fiscal year (July–September 2025), as import payments outpaced export earnings, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Petroleum sales in Pakistan rise 6% YoY in Q1FY26
Karachi, October 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s petroleum sector reported positive growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (1QFY26), with total petroleum sales climbing by 6% compared to the same period last year.
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Procter & Gamble Exits Business in Pakistan
Karachi, October 2, 2025 – Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, has officially announced that it will discontinue its business operations in Pakistan.
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Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Climbs 5.6% in September 2025
Islamabad, October 1, 2025 – Pakistan’s economy witnessed renewed price pressures in September as headline inflation rose by 5.6% on a year-on-year basis, according to fresh data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday.
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Pakistan officially begins commercial import of used vehicles
Islamabad, October 1, 2025 – Pakistan has officially allowed the commercial import of used vehicles, a move expected to reshape the auto sector and provide consumers with more options.
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