Islamabad, January 4, 2026 — Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday ordered a comprehensive and indiscriminate crackdown against the money-laundering mafia, directing law-enforcement agencies to take firm action against major operators involved in illegal financial activities across the country.
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Pakistan exports drop 8.7%, trade deficit widens 34.57% in 1HFY26
Islamabad, January 2, 2026 – Pakistan reported a 8.70% decline in exports, leading to a 34.57% increase in the trade deficit during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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PM Shehbaz orders key measures to cut foreign exchange outflow on petroleum imports
Islamabad, January 1, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday issued important directives aimed at saving foreign exchange spent on petroleum imports, stressing the need to accelerate domestic oil and gas exploration and modernize the energy supply chain.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation eases to 5.6% in December 2025
Islamabad, January 1, 2026 — Pakistan’s headline inflation slowed to 5.6 percent in December 2025, marking a decline from 6.1 percent in November 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). On a year-on-year basis, inflation was higher than 4.1 percent recorded in December 2024, reflecting mixed price trends across sectors.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia exchange views on regional situation
Islamabad, December 31, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during which the two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and current developments.
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PM Shehbaz launches economic governance reforms, declares stability achieved
Islamabad, December 31, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday formally launched the government’s Economic Governance Reforms, announcing that Pakistan has moved beyond the phase of economic firefighting after two years of politically difficult but structurally essential decisions that restored macroeconomic stability and international credibility.
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Visits Pakistan, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Islamabad, December 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly received the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during his first official visit to Pakistan on Friday. The historic visit aimed to further strengthen the longstanding fraternal ties between the two nations and explore avenues for enhanced collaboration across multiple sectors.
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Pakistan, ADB sign $730 million agreements for power infrastructure and SOE reforms
Islamabad, December 25, 2025 — Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday signed financing agreements worth USD 730 million to support two landmark initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s power infrastructure and accelerating reforms in state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
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PM Shehbaz extends heartfelt Christmas greetings to Christian community
Islamabad, December 25, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended warm and heartfelt greetings to the Christian community in Pakistan and across the world on the joyous occasion of Christmas.
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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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